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The newest adventure in the bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society transports readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan! When Uchenna and Elliot’s classmate publishes an article in the school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna notices something alarming in a photo...

If an entire nation could seek its freedom, why not a girl? As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York...

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.

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A...

The Reconstruction and Rise of Jim Crow describes the fallout of the Civil War, whose aftermath left the United States South angry and poor. This book details the struggles to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation. The storyline also sets the stage for the country’s next battle, which is between the Jim Crow laws and the 14th and 15th Amendments.

What if your child could find their own kind of sunshine? When Kevin arrives at his aunt's island for the summer, his heart feels as heavy as his packed suitcase. He is missing his parents and missing his home, clutching his stuffed lion, Leo, like a lifeline. But this isn't just any island. It's a place where feelings aren't fixed or rushed away. This is where healing happens, one gentle discovery at a time.

Nara loves nothing more than her bread days with Papa. Together, they mix, fold, and score dough, and eagerly watch as it rises to a delicious loaf in the oven. But one day, Papa is no longer there, and Nara’s bread days are suddenly empty. Instead, she’s left with feelings and memories that sadden and confuse her. But when Nara starts to take care of the sourdough starter she and Papa once made, she finds solace in bread days again—and, together with Mama, is able to keep a family tradition alive in memory of past loved ones.

An awe-inspiring audiobook about the origin and advancement of humans, from author and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith. Fossil records show that the first humans were born in Africa. Meaning, every person on Earth can trace their ancestry back to that continent. The...

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: how Abraham Lincoln defeated the Confederacy to end slavery, but the truth involves a vast network of abolitionists who would keep fighting for freedom long after the end of the war. Here's the true story of the Civil War and Reconstruction...

Katie and Pedro are enjoying a night of camping, but when it gets dark, Katie feels nervous. Her dad tells her that it won’t be very dark for long. Why? It’s a mystery that will be revealed with time. What other discoveries will Katie and Pedro make during their wait to solve the mystery?

Este año la abuelita Rivera va a enseñarles a sus nietos un plato muy especial: los famosos tamales de mamá Imelda. Sin embargo, en el mundo de los muertos, la parte espiritual de la familia Rivera discute sobre el cambio de sabor que han notado en los tamales desde hace un tiempo. Disfruta de nuevo junto a Miguel y su familia de una celebración muy especial, cuando el mundo de los vivos y el mundo de los muertos se reencuentran.

Antes de convertirse en el amigo inseparable de Miguel Rivera y en un viajero entre mundos, Dante era un perrito callejero, curioso y desgarbado que vivía en una granja abandonada. Movido por el hambre y la soledad, Dante llega a Santa Cecilia, durante el Día de los Muertos, y descubre que el cementerio está lleno de ¡comida deliciosa! Pero lo mejor es encontrar a otros amigos animales. Ya no está solo. Sin embargo, a los habitantes del pueblo no les hace gracia que un perro deambule haciendo trastadas. ¿Conseguirá Dante encontrar el hogar que estaba buscando?

Whitney is training for her first-ever footy game, but she's nervous about playing. Will she be good enough? In yarning with her Uncle Jas and Aunty Dawn, she explores the rich history of Marngrook and the inspiring contribution that AFL players have made to the game.

Marcus Bridgewater, also known as the social media sensation Garden Marcus, shows kids the lessons he learned in his grandma's garden when he was growing up. Grandma's favorite place is her garden. It seems like she could stay there forever! Marcus wants to know why--so they set about exploring...

In this lyrical audiobook about the importance of caring for our Earth, a child and her father wish for a brighter, greener future for the parched land around their home. When a girl finds a horned toad among the rain-starved squash, tomatoes, and poblanos on her family's Texas farm, her Pa...

EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Una niña conoce a más parientes de los que puede contar, pero ¿cómo se comunicará con ellos si no puede hablar español con la misma fluidez? Es el primer viaje de una niña al país natal de su papá, y ella está impresionada con los paisajes maravillos, los sonidos...

When Ohkwa'ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing—but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of...

In this sequel to Felita, Felita's going to Puerto Rico! It's like a dream to her, although she'll miss her friends. But Felita's summer isn't at all what she expected. Her uncle's small village is boring, and none of the girls wants to be friends with an outsider. Felita desperately wants to go...

From Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz comes three great audiobooks in one collection! Fix-It Familia No job is to big, no task is too small. We’re the Fix-It Familia, we help one, we help all! Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a...

From Misty Copeland to Rosa Parks to Nina Simone, this companion to Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s is a celebration of Black history and excellence from powerhouse author Carole Boston Weatherford.