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Award-winning author Kathleen Krull takes an in-depth historical look at immigration in America—with remarkable stories of some of the immigrants who helped build this country. With its rich historical text, fascinating sidebars about many immigrants throughout time, an extensive source list...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination...

“A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past.” –Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl Introducing a new nonfiction series that uncovers hidden histories of the United States. The true story of a nation of immigrants and its dreamers. The...

An introduction to the history of Juneteenth for kids ages 6 to 9. On June 19, 1865, a Union soldier traveled to Texas to tell the enslaved people who lived there that they were free and that slavery was now illegal in every state. The people danced and sang in celebration of their freedom...