Fuzzy Fights Back by
When Fuzzy accidentally gets a kid hurt in class 5-B, the president of the PTA demands to get rid of all class pets, and Fuzzy and his friends must take drastic measures to stay in the classroom.
The Girl with a Mind for Math by
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.
I Am Human by
A hopeful meditation on all the great (and challenging) parts of being human, I Am Human shows that it s okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices by offering a kind word or smile or by saying I m sorry. At its heart, this picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion.
I Walk with Vanessa - A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by
I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.
Juana and Lucas by
Juana loves many things: drawing, living in Bogota, Colombia, and especially her dog, Lucas, the best amigo ever. She does not love wearing her itchy school uniform, solving math problems, or learning English. Why is it so important to learn a language that makes so little sense?
Krista Kim-Bap by
Krista is nervous about bringing her grandma to school to talk about their Korean culture.
Mixed Me! by
Mike has awesome hair. He has LOTS of energy! His parents love him. And Mike is a PERFECT blend of the two of them. Still, Mike has to answer LOTS of questions about being mixed. And he does, with LOTS of energy and joy in this charming story about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.
Nile Chaos by
The PJs are dispatched to Africa to provide humanitarian relief after massive flooding along the Nile. When their efforts are thwarted by local War Lords, the PJs must go on the offensive to bring food and medical attention to the local people.
Princess Hair by
Celebrate different hair shapes, textures, and styles in this self-affirming picture book! From dreadlocks to blowouts to braids, Princess Hair shines a spotlight on the beauty and diversity of black hair, showing young readers that every kind of hair is princess hair.
Semper Fido by
Gus Dempsey is a newly trained dog handler in the United States Marine Corps, and when he is deployed to Afghanistan he is paired with Loki, a bomb-sniffing black Labrador with a mischievous streak.
Spelling Trouble by
Frequently scolded for her impulsive behavior, Salem Hyde, a young witch, ignores the lectures of her dignified animal companion and enters a spelling competition at school, only to discover that the ""spelling"" involves words, not magic.
When Bill Gates Memorized an Encyclopedia by
Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
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