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A Chinese boy struggles to adapt to American life—and discovers baseball. Despite his impulsive and curious nature, twelve-year-old Leon is determined to follow the Emperor’s rules—to live with an American family, study hard, and return home to modernize China. But he also must keep the braid...

After watching a ninja cartoon, Pedro dreams of being a ninja himself. Luckily, his dad gets him karate lessons. With hardwork and a little practice, maybe Pedro can become ninja star, just like the ones he sees in the movies! A glossary and reading questions make this title a black-belt level book.

The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s early railroads, from the creator of the “stunning” (Booklist) Moonshot. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that...

All he ever wanted to do was fly. Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long invite readers to ponder a band of undercelebrated World War II heroes -- the Tuskegee Airmen. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery,...

In this fast-paced adventure story, Timothy and Jessamyn are towed through the streets of Manhattan riding in Timothy’s family’s sailboat, on their way to the Long Island shore, when the boat comes unhitched from its truck. The teens “sail” backward down a hill in Upper Manhattan, then fall...

What's so great about South Dakota? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Mount Rushmore State. We'll explore South Dakota's national memorials, charming cities, historic landmarks, and fascinating history. The South Dakota by Map feature...

Calling all Junior Rangers! This fun-filled guide explores the wonders and weirdness of more than 75 U.S. parks, monuments, and landmarks, from Acadia to Zion. From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from Gettysburg National Battlefield to Mount Rushmore, National Parks is the only kid-friendly,...

Far away in an ancient land lies a mysterious place named Nepal. For thousands of years, this tiny Himilayan country has thrived. Yet visitors were not allowed into the country until 1950. But those who have visited fall in love with Nepal. What makes this such a special place? In this children's book,...

Take Your Children on an Adventure! ”'Maya & Filippo Talk Business in Seattle'” is another brilliant book for kids. Alinka has mastered the art of breaking down big topics and getting them to the level that kids will understand and love." Rating: 5.0 stars from Readers’ Favorite Reviews...

This ancient tale is about the Aurora Australis, or the Southern Lights, found in the skies of the Antarctic South Pole, and told via an old Argentinian story.

Join Melanin Origins as we tell of the Tuskegee Airmen and a few of their accomplishments in flight and in moral character. Author Larry Simmons penned this story for children worldwide in hopes to awaken the conquering, persevering and ambitious nature in every child that reads this book.  

In this beautiful Hawaiian tale, a young girl's fate lies in the hands of Kauai's Goddess of the Rainbow.After living in seclusion for years, a young warrior crosses paths with the maiden and their two livesare changed forever. This engaging story beautifully illustrates the ancient tradition of Talking Story inthe Hawaiian Islands. **This book is part of the Ancient Tales series.

“Michigan Baby, I love you so much. My love for you is longer than the Mackinac Bridge and taller than a lighthouse. My love for you is brighter than the city lights and as peaceful as a day in our Michigan forests.” And so it reads in this adorable book about all things Michigan. Cuddly and warm...