Quick view Abe Lincoln Remembers by Ann Turner Now in paperback, just in time for President's Day, comes the award-winning, evocative picture book. On a cool spring evening in 1865, Abe Lincoln reflects on his life, his law studies, and the war that tore his country apart. Full color. View Details
Quick view Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry The author of Tituba of Salem Village renders a compelling portrait of Harriet Tubman, one of the pioneers of the Underground Railroad--the system of safe houses and routes that led hundreds of slaves to freedom. View Details
Quick view Harriet Tubman: A Woman of Courage by Renee Skelton As a teenage slave, Harriet Tubman stood up to an overseer who was trying to harm another slave. From that time forward, Tubman (above left) fought against unfairness and for what she believed was right. She helped hundreds of African Americans escape... View Details
Quick view How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning by Rosalyn Schanzer Inventive art and superb storytelling bring to life the story of how one of the most famous inventions ever created--the lightning rod--came to be made by the energetic, humorous, and genius Ben Franklin View Details
Quick view Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin With vibrant, historically accurate paintings by Wendell Minor, this extraordinary picture book--the first by one of the "Apollo 11" astronauts--documents the journey Aldrin made from childhood that eventually led him to achieve his dream and walk on... View Details
Quick view Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange This extraordinary union of poetic text by Shange and monumental artwork by Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott. Full color. View Details
Quick view Escape!: The Story of the Great Houdini by Sid Fleischman Profiles the early years, personal life, and great accomplishments in show business, of the famous magician, Harry Houdini, with a review of his greatest tricks and most amazing feats. View Details
Quick view Tito Puente: Mambo King by Monica Brown The award-winning duo of author Brown and artist Lopez hit all the right beats in this vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King! View Details
Quick view Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel The inspiring true story of Clara Lemlich, a young immigrant girl in early 20th-century New York who led the biggest strike of women workers in U.S. history. View Details
Quick view Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion by Walter Dean Myers Myers examines the depth and complexity of the larger-than-life legend and heavyweight champion of the world, and the bold, vibrant art of Alix Delinois reflects the beauty and power of the man who could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee View Details
Quick view Hillary Rodham Clinton: Some Girls Are Born to Lead by Michelle Markel A picture-book "portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a girl who fought to make a difference--and paved the way for women everywhere View Details
Quick view For the Love of the Game: Michael Jordan and Me by Eloise Greenfield This inspiring poem encourages children to view life with the same determination and passion that Michael Jordan displays in how he plays basketball. By listening to their inner voice and looking to those who love and support them, children can find... View Details
