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During an era when women had few freedoms, there was one woman who spoke up for them. She was known as Nellie Bly, a pioneering female investigative reporter of her time. Well known for her record-breaking trip around the globe, her contributions also exposed corruption in a local hospital.

Kincaid is getting ready to move from Texas to California, which makes her sad. Her Grandma Talley shows her family heirlooms and tells her stories of her heritage. These stories have been passed down through their family for generations, which shows that family is always with you, no matter what.

Amy has a hard time completing one of her school assignments when she’s tasked with creating a metaphor for herself. She struggles with her unique cultural heritage combination, so she must find a way to encompass both sides of her identity.

Click loves flowers! If he could have anything he wanted in his garden, he would choose flowers with a variety of different seeds, bulbs, leaves, and stems so he could enjoy all sorts of pretty colors and interesting plants! Did you know that orange blossoms turn into fruit, or that a pussy willow’s flowers are called a catkin? Follow along with Click and learn all sorts of cool flower stuff!

Sophie and her dad hop in their canoe for a quiet paddle through a swamp. Sophie is delighted to see animals like a heron and turtle among the lily pads. In this sensory story, Sophie learns that even a quiet journey can be an adventure.

A young girl wishes to participate in the art of kite fighting in basant, the Pakistani spring celebration. She wants to yell out "bo kata!" when cutting an opponent's kite string. Boys prepare for this kite festival in Pakistan by learning to be "still and strong" in order to control the kites. Can she do it too?

Have you ever wondered how the Hoover Dam was built? Follow along as the Colorado River itself tells you its story! A lot of work went into the construction of this giant dam, but it was worth it—we now have Lake Mead and a way of converting the river’s energy into electricity!

Seth has a new stepfather, a new stepsister, and a new home. Adjusting to so many changes at once is difficult. He's happy for his mother, but he misses spending time alone with her. When a new neighbor moves in, Seth becomes fascinated by her African grey parrot.

Kaboom! Find out how explosions are used to demolish large buildings. Demolition experts say it's the safest way. Learn why!

Natou and Korotoumou, two cousins from the village of Bougouni, Mali, are supposed to share their family chores. When their aunt decides to take one of them to the big city of Bamako to live with her, they learn about responsibility and the consequences of their actions—good and bad.

In this sci-fi mystery story, a gang of crime-fighting kids try to figure out who stole a shipment of iMod devices on the moon. These private investigators visit the megastore chain Star Mart, where they suspect one of the workers on the loading dock is guilty of the crime.

When Elinor’s grandmother falls ill, she must find a way to earn enough gold to keep their home. She loves to sing, and lucky for her, a Fairy King takes notice! When he invites her to complete a puzzle in exchange for the gold she needs, she must keep in mind how fairies love to play tricks on unsuspecting mortals.

When Mrs. Majeska finds a lost glove on her autumn walk, she feels sad—what good is one glove? When she finds its mate, she has a chance to set things right. Reuniting the pair felt like the right thing to do. When the gloves are gone the next day, she chooses to believe in a happy ending.

In this story from the Abenaki people, the Native Americans who lives in New England long ago, you’ll learn how one starving man learned to grow a new crop to feed himself.

As the tallest kid in class, Ava had never felt too big until a new girl arrives at her school—her name is also Ava and she is the shortest girl in class. The two girls learn to work together when they are both cast in the school play.

Mice squeak and bears growl! A young child uses his imagination to dress up and play as animals with his parents. Kids will love these playful rhymes as they learn the color brown.

How did some birds come to have brightly colored feathers to match the flowers and fruits of the tropical forest, but others stayed in muted colors? According to this Arawak folktale, they got their colors from a snake! What happens when there aren’t enough colors to go around?

Children of the Seminole Nation would listen to stories such as this to learn about the Florida Everglades where they lived. In this story, you’ll learn about the beginning of life in the Florida Everglades.

Green beans, peas, and cauliflower! Everyone in the family has a favorite vegetable at dinnertime. Which veggie is your favorite? Young children will love this colorful story of a family sharing at mealtime.

White Rabbit, an Ojibwe Native American, helplessly watches as her village begins to suffer from a deadly winter disease. When her brother Running Wolf falls ill, she plans to bring back more healing herbs from a neighboring village. When White Rabbit races through the snow, she ends up leaving behind a new flower that appears in the spring.