The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.

Do you think you have what it takes to be an astronaut, build a spaceship, or help run Mission Control? This book explores all kinds of amazing space jobs—from cooking meals for astronauts to designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we might live on someday.

This book explains how the unidentified soldiers came to rest at Arlington and how their fellow soldiers began keeping watch over them.

This story is told by an unnamed veteran. Through his eyes, readers feel the powerful emotions of the visit—from seeing the monuments up close to receiving heartfelt messages from friends and schoolchildren. The journey ends with a warm “welcome home,” something some veterans never got when they first returned from war.

Ace and Gunner race from one display to the next, reading every sign they can find. Each stop teaches them something new about history and about the brave things U.S. troops have done.

For a whole hour, Evan poured lemonade. Cup after cup, pitcher after pitcher. Wow, he thought as he tipped out the last drops of his fourth pitcher, the world is really thirsty. And I’m the Lemonade King.

Rock and Brock are twins, but you’d never guess it—they’re as different as can be! One Saturday, their grandpa gives them a special challenge. For ten weeks in a row, he’ll hand each of them one dollar. But there’s a twist!

When the magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to World War II, Europe is in trouble! It is June 1944 and the brother-and-sister team must go behind enemy lines and crack a code that could save a lot of lives.

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!

Sam dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter and must balance big goals, hard work, and family expectations along the way.

Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.

Sama loves coding and problem-solving, but she must learn to believe in her ideas when she joins a competitive Tech Club.

This book explores 250 years of American history through important people, places, and events that helped shape the country.

This book takes readers on a fun-filled road trip across the United States to discover amazing, unusual, and record-breaking facts from every state.

This book shares the stories of the diverse people who helped shape the founding of America but are often left out of history books.

This book uncovers surprising facts and myths about the Revolutionary War, helping readers discover what really happened in history.

This book explores famous stories from American history and helps readers separate myths from historical facts.

This biography celebrates Gwendolyn Brooks, a talented poet whose words captured everyday life and inspired generations of readers and writers.

Jen shares what it’s like living with epilepsy and shows how support, understanding, and self-acceptance help her shine.

When an ear infection keeps Julia out of the pool, she must find a way to handle disappointment and make good choices!