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A rollicking picture book biography about Charley Pride, the first Black country music superstar. He was gonna ride the clouds outta Sledge, Mississippi, with his rich, ringin’ rhymes and change the world one ditty, one ditty, one ditty at a time. Charley Pride was born...

A meteorite comes crashing down on the lives of three middle schoolers changing everything they know about family, friendships, and community in this charming and heartfelt novel with a light STEM touch. The space rock is just the latest thing to land, uninvited, in Vega Lucero’s road-stop...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Rohan Murphy has an ambitious dream to launch his own pet care business, but when he starts small by babysitting the class guinea pig, he makes big mistakes. Rohan Murthy dreams of running a successful business—just like his...

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history. Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the...

At Happy Days Elementary, Mr. Bowles’s third-grade class starts a new pen pal program with students from Ukraine. Amaleigha corresponds with Vova, a nine-year-old boy who loves to go to school so he can learn science and how other people live. Vova and Amaleigha exchange many letters. Through their letters they become great friends as they learn about each other’s favorite food and traditions. When Russia declares war on Ukraine, Amaleigha becomes very worried about Vova, his family, and the people of Ukraine.

Mia Tang ha molti segreti. 1. NON VIVE IN UNA CASA, MA IN UN MOTEL. Ogni giorno, mentre i suoi genitori, immigrati cinesi, puliscono le camere, Mia accoglie i clienti alla reception e si occupa di loro. 2. I SUOI GENITORI NASCONDONO DEGLI IMMIGRATI. E se il proprietario del motel, il perfido signor Yao, scoprisse che li ospitano gratis nelle stanze libere, la famiglia Tang si ritroverebbe in strada. 3. MIA VUOLE DIVENTARE UNA SCRITTRICE. Ma come fare se la mamma è convinta che invece debba puntare tutto sulla matematica, visto che l'inglese non è la sua madrelingua?

Tasiawelanu and the Healing Blanket is a story about the powerful bond between a grandson and his grandmother. Tasiawelanu is Iroquois and moves from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to New York City. He has long hair and a very long name that is hard to pronounce. He has a hard time fitting in. When his grandmother visits from Santa Fe, everything changes.

A thrilling follow-up to Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana López that explores the Texas-Mexico border myth of the Dancing Devil. The magical town of Tres Leches, home to the figures of Texas–Mexico border lore, has been through a lot. Most recently, the town was released from a curse...

With lyrical verse and powerful emotion, Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) tells the story of urban Native kids who find strength in connection with those who came before and in the hope that lets them take flight. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city’s intertribal housing complex all their lives. But...

Discover all the neat, sweet, and sometimes off-beat things that make you happy. No matter the day, if you’re asleep or at play … this book is an exuberant and delightful salute to just being your all-amazing self.

Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods, but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Find out if you’re brave enough for Tales from Cabin 23—the thrilling new series created...

Antares de la Vega is an adventurer at heart. He dreams of journeying across burning deserts, trekking through wild and uncharted jungles, sailing the farthest reaches of the seas—and yet, he’s never stepped foot outside of South Florida. Until strange creatures come leaping out of lightning bolts to kidnap him. Locked away in a secret prison in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, Antares meets Magdavellía, a mysterious and iron-willed girl who opens his eyes to a shocking truth: This world is a far different—and weirder—place than he’s been led to believe.

In this series launch, Amy, a Chinese American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real—and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor and Dragon Pearl series. “Gorgeous and gripping, The...

Waiting to Welcome: A New Baby Story from West Africa features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! Listeners are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmah’s charming audiobook. In Ghana...

Ánh's New Word: A Story About Learning a New Language features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! A child living in a Vietnamese refugee camp learns their first word in English with a little help from their teacher and grandmother in this heart-warming picture book based...

It's Pride, Baby! features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of fireworks and the celebrations of Pride! A joyful audiobook debut that encourages kids to take pride in themselves and know that they are loved no matter what. Just as...

A Taste of Home features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! In this colorful celebration of culture, community, and the food that binds us all together, follow a young boy on a culinary tour of New York City, perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and Where Are You From?...

10. Mai 1869: An diesem Tag wird Geschichte geschrieben – amerikanische Geschichte, Technologie-Geschichte, Eisenbahn-Geschichte... und nicht zuletzt die Geschichte des Wilden Westens. Es kommt zum Lückenschluss der ersten transkontinentalen Eisenbahn in Nordamerika. Sie ist die längste Eisenbahnstrecke der damaligen Zeit und bringt Veränderungen für Menschen und Tiere. Sie ist der letzte Nagel zur Eroberung des Wilden Westens, der geprägt war von Abenteuern und dem Kampf ums Überleben.

Vencedor do prêmio Jabuti 2006 como melhor livro infantil. O livro conta a comovente história de Rorbeto, um menino diferente, não só no nome. Ele aprendeu muitas coisas sozinho, inclusive a contar os amigos na ponta dos dedos. Papai, Mamãe, o cãozinho Filé e mais três amigos. É aí que vem a novidade: ele tem seis dedos em uma das mãos. Rorbeto acha que isso é errado, assim como o pai acha que errou ao registrá-lo com esse nome. Mas Gabriel, o Pensador nos faz repensar: ser diferente não é ruim. Somos todos diferentes, e são essas diferenças que nos fazem especiais, cada um de seu jeito.

Eight-year-old Jasmine and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit her grandma and cousin Akari. After finally building a good relationship with her older sister, Sophie, Jasmine couldn't be more excited to spend time together in Japan—and make a new friend in Akari. But Akari seems to only want to play with Sophie, and Jasmine's jealousy threatens to upend their visit. Can Jasmine befriend Akari and keep the peace?