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Learn about the life and inventions of Thomas Edison with the iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. Imagine a world where you couldn't phone your friends, listen to music, or watch movies. This was the world before Thomas Edison's inventions. Edison is one of the greatest inventors in history. He was born in Ohio in 1847, the youngest of seven children. By the time he died in 1931, aged 84, the world had benefited from so many of his inventions that now make our lives easier and more enjoyable.

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Learn all about Jane Goodall, the chimpanzee scientist. Each entry in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple...

Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as First Lady of the United States.

What would this young woman do with her pen? Well educated and with a gift for writing, Hannah More was set to become one of the leading lights in the literary and artistic circles of the 1700s. Gradually, however, she realised that only Jesus Christ could bring her fulfilment. Hannah More is...

A PARENTS' FAVORITE PRODUCTS TILLYWIG AWARD WINNER 2022 The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100...

During her more than 30-year career, Oprah Winfrey has left an indelible mark on the media industry, known for her authenticity, empathy, and commitment to empowering others. Delve into this detailed biography that chronicles her extraordinary life. One of the most influential people today...

This biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for youngsters to learn about one of the world's most influential luminaries. Helen Keller's poignant narrative is beautifully captured in this unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever.

Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home.

Acclaimed author Dianna Hutts Aston delights young listeners with books about real-life topics, written in language they can understand. In The Moon Over Star, a young girl remembers how in 1969 she watched enthralled as astronauts took the first steps on the moon. She looked into the sky and dreamed of reaching for the stars. This little girl turns out to be Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go into space.

In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event in history through her own words.

小学生のうちに知っておくと中学生以降の歴史がもっと楽しくなる！ 大人の学び直しにも最適！！ 第32回で紹介するのは、武将たちの争いが絶えなかった戦国時代の文化を深堀していこう！というシリーズ企画の第三弾「茶の湯と千利休」。

小学生のうちに知っておくと中学生以降の歴史がもっと楽しくなる！ 大人の学び直しにも最適！！ 第31回で紹介するのは、武将たちの争いが絶えなかった戦国時代の文化を深堀していこう！というシリーズ企画の第二弾「南蛮貿易&キリシタンと天正遣欧少年使節」。

Every time you switch on a light, start up a computer or turn on a television, you do it because of discoveries related to the work of Michael Faraday. In a swimming pool you will be guarded from disease because of liquid chlorine in the water: this is because Michael Faraday first liquefied...

"...a joyful evocation of [Cage's] artistic philosophy..."–The New York Times ★ School Library Journal, starred review ★ Booklist, starred review ★ The Horn Book, starred review Spend a day with composer John Cage—hear what he hears, see what he sees, and get caught up in the music he...

Young CeDell Davis learns to play the blues unlike anyone else—with his guitar upside down and a butterknife in his hand—and becomes a legendary musician. For young CeDell Davis, the blues cut straight to his heart. He wanted to play, but he had no instrument. He became an inventor: nailing...

In this toe-tapping jazz tribute, the traditional "This Old Man" gets a swinging makeover, and some of the era's best musicians take center stage. Satchmo plays one, Bojangles plays two . . . right on down the line to Charles Mingus, who plays nine, plucking strings that sound "divine." This playful introduction to nine jazz giants will teach children to count—and will give them every reason to get up and dance!

Poems and prose show how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the American Revolution, in this book for ages 7–10. Here is the thrilling account of Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn colonists in the towns of...

The true story of how Laila Ali went from being the daughter of the beloved boxing champion Muhammad Ali to being an undefeated boxer herself, by nurturing the spark of something great inside her. Are champions born or made? You might look at Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, and think...

Taylor Time for Baby - A Delightful Board Book for Little Swifties Introduce your little one to the enchanting world of music and love with Taylor Time for Baby, a heartwarming board book that captures the magic of a Swiftie mom sharing her passion with her baby. This heartwarming book is...