This New York Times Bestseller, from award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy, is a true story of hope and generosity, and the gift a small Kenyan village makes to the people of America. This children's book was done in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah and features stunning illustrations by Thomas Gonzalez.
This New York Times Bestseller, from award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy, is a true story of hope and generosity, and the gift a small Kenyan village makes to the people of America. This children's book was done in collaboration with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah and features stunning illustrations by Thomas Gonzalez. Now in Spanish!
Everyone knows Benjamin Franklin was an important statesman, inventor, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. But did you know he started the first library in America for the public good?
A young Nebraska girl discovers the courage to save others during a life-threatening snowstorm.
A heartfelt story about community and family, and how neighbors working together can make their town a better place for themselves and future generations.
"A black, smoking shell stood where our house had been. The barn that'd been near to twice as big as the house was nothing but a head of ashes too. 'Pa!' My voice cracked and floated up into the early morning sky. Eliza crept up behind me and slipped her hand into mine. ‘They're dead, ain't they, Jacob?'"
A new mystery based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers.
This second book in a the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of mischievous and determined young sleuths set against the backdrop of early twentieth century America.
The third book in the Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries series features a trio of young crime solvers and nonstop action set against the backdrop of early 20th century railroad expansion.
It is 1926 in the remote camp town of Scenic, Washington, and ten-year-old Billy Cole is excited about the upcoming Fall Fish Fry fishing tournament and a visit from his cousin Mim.
Abandoned by her mother at Victoria Station in London when she is only four, Charlotte "Charlie" Collins is sent to live with her father in Dublin. Now fourteen, Charlie struggles to come to terms with the reasons for her mother's desertion, her father's silence, and the cruelty of her classmates.
This moving tribute to the power of the human spirit to unite people even in times of battle is based on an actual event from World War I.
Day after day, Hugh looks for signs of German spies. It seems like a harmless way to spend time...at least at first.
"It was Opening Day, 1947. And every kid in Brooklyn knew this was our year. The Dodgers were going to go all the way!"
Travel along the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1811 with two brave and determined young pioneers as they search for their families.
Mike and Kyle must outrun both a hurricane and thieves who will do anything to get their hands on a fortune in Confederate gold!
This compelling and evocative story immerses readers in the daily struggles of surviving World War II.
Horse-crazy girls and Titanic fans will love this action-packed adventure story set on a steamboat on the Missouri River in the nineteenth century.
In 1937, the Depression is in full force, Joe Louis is the new heavyweight champion of the world, and Champion Luckey has just arrived in Snow Hill, Alabama. Brother Sayre's life will never be the same.
Meet the Scottish terrier who won the heart of a U.S. president and the hearts of the American people.
In the first book of this engrossing middle-grade Civil War–era trilogy, a young Kentucky slave dares to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey.
“These last few months have been an incredible journey for you, Gabriel. You’ve been a slave, a son, a jockey, a soldier and a savior. But your journey isn’t over.”
In the second book in the Racing to Freedom trilogy, ex-slave Gabriel faces challenges and setbacks as he pursues his dream of becoming a famous jockey.
In this dramatic memoir of early-twentieth century immigration, the author shares her family's journey from rural China to a new life in California.
Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy takes you on her journey from Havana to Decatur.
This book tells the true story of a courageous woman's famous journey in 1889 that took her all the way around the globe in record time.
This stunning picture book offers a riveting account of African-American explorer Matthew Henson’s 1909 journey to the North Pole with Admiral Peary.
Martha Berry started a revolution that has changed the lives of more young men and women than she ever dreamed possible—and her dreams were big ones.
The 26th president of the United States was a strong and clever man who could handle almost everything—except his eldest child, Alice.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the dangerous Natchez Trace in 1811, this sequel to The Devil’s Highway recounts the continued fast-paced adventures of brave young Zeb and Hannah.
Against his family's wishes, a sixteen year old joins the Confederate Navy and learns that honor can be a smokescreen for arrogance and pride.
When Dad went away to the war, I cried. He hugged me and told me to be brave. But I was afraid of so many things...
"As a boy, my father learned to speak with his hands. As a man, he learned how to turn lead-type letters into words and sentences. My father loved being a printer."
"Buildings were weaving in and out and the street pitched like a stormy sea. The ground shook with such violence that Jacob thought the world was coming to an end."
A first-rate biography and true adventure story for young readers about one of modern America's greatest heroes and his contributions to our nation's fledgling space program.
Explore the Louisiana Purchase with Lewis and Clark and SeaMan the dog.
This dramatic and moving story set in the days of the Negro Leagues illustrates the true meanings of friendship, prejudice, and heroism.
A stirring story of survival set against the backdrop of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
This inspiring story of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman and his role in Marian Anderson's concert at the Lincoln Memorial reminds readers that one person can truly make a difference.
"It was an avalanche of water bearing down on them, rushing toward them. The pillar of water grew higher and higher...As if daring the sea to their final battle, the captain swung the Ethie around to face her enemy head on. All aboard saw the wave surge..."
Without the yellow star to point them out, the Jews looked like any other Danes.
In 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever.
Journalist Ida B. Wells, a tireless crusader for justice and civil rights, faced her greatest challenge when she confronted the heinous practice of lynching.
In this playful homage to Charles Dickens, unlikely allies learn the lessons of a great friendship
The unexpected story of the creation of a holiday classic - in the most unlikely of places.
Based on the experiences of a real girl, this inspiring story offers a child's eye view of the fight for women's right to vote.
In this action-packed historical adventure, a brave young man must rely on his wits and his friends to escape an unwelcome fate.