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In the mid-1800s, a wave of Chinese immigrants traveled to the West Coast of the United States. They were following rumors of Gold Mountain, a land rich with treasure for all who came. When… Read More →

In some ways, Adele, Barney, Eric, Ernie, Frank, Judy, Magda, Rodi, and Ruth had little in common. They were born in different European countries and came from different family backgrounds.… Read More →

During the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, United States basketball player Joe Fortenberry leaped into the air and stuffed the ball through the hoop. It was the slam dunk that introduced… Read More →

This fifth title of author Jacqueline Briggs Martin's award-winning Food Heroes series features Farmer Eva Sommaripa, who founded Eva's Garden in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, a place "so… Read More →

“The common perception of Alzheimer’s from people who haven’t experienced it is that it’s more like a ‘quirk’ which all elderly people experience at some point. But Alzheimer’s is so much… Read More →

In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean is a little island. Her name is Kanaloa Kaho‘olawe. Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. Beginning with her birth in a volcanic Read More →

Young readers join Sesame Street friends in discovering new skills and the power of yet. Learn the importance of practice, how to manage feelings of frustration, and more. Read More →

Doing gymnastics, Ágnes Keleti feels free—until the day her coach tells her there's a new law in Hungary barring Jewish athletes from the gym. Once Germany sends soldiers into Budapest, they… Read More →

Feeling frustrated, frenzied, or full of roar? Calm yourself like a dinosaur! This book teaches little kids progressive muscle relaxation, a mindful self-guiding meditation technique proven… Read More →

Mindful Nature is a beautiful, calming blend of thought prompts and stunning nature photography to create a truly absorbing and meditative experience for young readers. Through guided… Read More →

Understanding Myself is written especially for kids with intense emotions. Chock-full of boxes filled with actual psychological research on emotions as well as real-life stories, useful… Read More →

When a group of New York City Girl Scouts learn in 2016 that there are no statues of women in Central Park, they organize and combine forces in a quest to change that shocking fact. The… Read More →

Everyone loves stories of cryptids. These mysterious creatures have been hiding—some of them for centuries—from the seeking eyes and minds of top scientists, cryptozoologists, and everyday… Read More →

The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them. In this true story about kindness across cultures,… Read More →

What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake helps kids take the fear out of failing and making mistakes. Kids who worry about being wrong try to control situations to ensure their success, blame… Read More →

This interactive self-help book is designed to help kids overwhelmed with panicky feelings and stress, using scientifically proven techniques most often used by psychologists and school… Read More →

An updated edition of the classic interactive self-help book What to Do When Your Temper Flares pairs everything that worked so well in the original—the conversational tone, interactive… Read More →

Whether from television news reports, the car radio, digital media, or adult discussions, children are often bombarded with unsettling information about the world around them. When the… Read More →

Judo is one of the world's most popular forms of martial arts! Learn about the sport, how it works, how to compete, and more in this fun, high-interest book. Read More →

Players block, punch, and kick their way into karate! Learn about how the sport works, what lessons look like, what types of contests there are, and more. Read More →

Tae kwon do is quick, exciting, and fun! From discovering what kind of kicks there are to how lessons work, learn more about this popular martial art. Read More →

Wrestlers pin, hold, and throw down their opponents to win a match! From wrestling basics to styles to competition, learn more about this popular sport. Read More →

Aviator Amelia Earhart was flying over the Pacific Ocean when she disappeared. Did her plane fall in the water? Did she make it to an island? Explore the mystery of Earhart's final flight. Read More →