A daring account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the Underground Railroad to gain freedom for his peopleJohn Horse (c. 1812–1882, also known as Jua
An interactive gift book that transforms into an exciting scene featuring the most iconic women of MarvelYou can beat the odds like Black Widow. You can study the world like Shuri. You can carve your
Meet the South African activist and president who fought for what was rightBefore he was the first Black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a boy with a traditional Thembu upbri
A proud, empowering introduction to African American history that celebrates and honors enslaved ancestorsYour story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of
Meet the explorer who first went around the world―now in paperbackBefore he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) was a Portuguese noble who loved the se
A rollicking bedtime read-aloud about a family of mice, from bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and award-winning illustrator Lita Judge“It’s time for bed!” the Wink parents said.Their routine was the
A gentle, perceptive story about facing our fears, worries, and anxieties―and the power of a supportive friend“I have something in my head and it is scaring me,” Pig said.“What is it?” asked Horse.“I
The story of the brilliant lawyer who successfully argued the case that ended legal racial segregation in America Thurgood Marshall, the great grandson of a slave, was born at a time when African Amer
An innovative picture book biography about an unsung hero of early animationLotte Reiniger (1899–1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was
With photographs and stunning illustrations from acclaimed author-artist S.D. Nelson, this thrilling double biography juxtaposes the lives of two enemies whose conflict changed American history: Crazy
From the screenwriter behind family favorites like Despicable Me and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax comes a hilarious, rhyming picture book romp about knowing when to GOClayton Parker can’t wait for his field t
A vibrantly illustrated biography about visionary artist Christo, encouraging creativity, perseverance, and appreciating the beauty all around usChristo (1935-2020) and Jeanne-Claude (1935-2009) are renowned for their large-scale, ambitious art installations that wrapped landmarks and swaths of land in fabric, including Berlin's Wrapped Reichstag, Paris's The Pont Neuf Wrapped, and concluding with New York City's The Gates in Central Park (2005). This lively biography chronicles Christo's humble childhood in Soviet-controlled Bulgaria--under a regime that suppressed individuality and creativity--to his international fame as a bold (and controversial) innovator in the art world. Christo discovered an early love of art and found a way to make a living out of his passion by wrapping bottles, cans, stacks of magazines, and even an air conditioner. When he met his wife, Jeanne-Claude, they moved to New York City as undocumented immigrants and became equal partners in both life and work--he,
