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For a long time, the main role of First Ladies was to act as hostesses of the White House...until Eleanor Roosevelt. Born in 1884, Eleanor was not satisfied to just be a glorified hostess for her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor had a voice, and she used it to speak up...

Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. But Victoria was raised under close supervision and near isolation until she became Queen of the...

Una niña se siente excluída durante la quinceañera de su hermana, hasta que, al celebrar junto a ella, ¡comprende que algún día tendrá su propia quinceañera! Complementado con un apéndice creado por el Smithsoniano, este emotivo audiolibro es un homenaje a la familia y la tradición...

Un delicioso audiolibro que celebra la rica diversidad cultural y la tradición culinaria de hacer tamales a lo largo de todo el continente americano. ¡Incluye material informativo y actividades creadas por nuestro colaborador, el Museo Nacional Smithsoniano de los Latino Americanos! ¡Únete a...

A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister—and that she'll get to have her own quinceañera one day! With Spanish woven throughout and back matter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt, bilingual picture book is a...

A mouth-watering picture book that celebrates the rich cultural diversity and culinary traditions of tamal-making across the Americas. Features an informative backmatter and activity created by collaborator, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino! Join Liliana, Yasmany, Tomás...

Perfect for listeners aged 8-12 years, Journey Through Earth's Wonders is an ideal addition to any audiobook library, whether you are a seasoned traveler, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to explore the beauty of our world from the comfort of your home.

Perfecto para lectores de 8 a 12 años, Viaje a las Maravillas de la Tierra es una adición ideal a cualquier estantería, ya seas un viajero experimentado, un entusiasta de la naturaleza o simplemente alguien que ama explorar la belleza de nuestro mundo desde la comodidad de su hogar.

Gawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He'd been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he's being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he...

Anne Boleyn is the odd girl out. Newly arrived to the court of King Henry VIII, everything about her seems wrong, from her clothes to her manners to her witty but sharp tongue. So when the dashing poet Thomas Wyatt offers to coach her on how to shine at court—and to convince the whole court...

Just as Martine is settling into life on the wildlife game reserve, she is whisked away on a school trip. She must leave her white giraffe, Jemmy, for two weeks! Her class is going on an ocean voyage to witness the Sardine Run, a spectacular natural phenomenon, off the coast of South Africa...

A detective in the wild. Precious Ramotswe gets a very special treat. She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp. On her first day in camp, a new lion arrives. But this is no average lion: Teddy is an actor-lion who came with a film crew. When Teddy escapes, Precious and her...

Brought to you by Puffin. *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.* Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few...

The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore—but the bus stops for multiple detours: “Do you need a ride? It’s hotter than peppers out there in the sun! Come in, there’s room for everyone!” One stop becomes two stops which soon becomes ten, and Musa wonders when it will end: “How can any more people get in? We’re already smushed like sardines in a tin!” But there's always room for one more—if you make the room—which is the heartwarming takeaway from this bouncy, joyous tale in rhyme.

Every activist started out as a kid‚ and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems‚ often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., loved fashion and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.

Celebrate the heart and soul of America with #1 New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt’s all-new picture book! Join the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your little ones shout, “I’m so glad you were born, America!” This joyful and...

In this sequel to Hunger Winter, thirteen-year-old Dirk and his family move to a farm near Utrecht, Netherlands, in January of 1945. When the Nazis focus on capturing Jewish children to send to gas chambers, Dirk’s family intervenes. Their methods include providing ration cards and finding families to hide Jewish children and teens.

Meet Milo—a bright, curious, and kindhearted boy who experiences the world a little differently. In this beautifully illustrated picture book told from Milo’s perspective, young listeners are invited to step into his shoes and learn how he navigates sounds, lights, feelings, and friendships. With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humor, I’m Milo, and I Have Autism fosters empathy and celebrates neurodiversity. Perfect for classrooms, bedtime, or thoughtful conversations, this story empowers children with autism and helps others understand that different isn’t less—it’s just another way of being.

Join Jackson, an adventurous 8-year-old boy, and his loyal dog Jillian as they explore the City of Lights in this children's book filled with fun facts, friendship, and unforgettable moments! From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, from tasting croissants and crêpes to painting in Montmartre, Jackson and Jillian’s journey introduces young listeners to the rich culture, art, and history of Paris, France — all through the eyes of a curious child and his playful pup.

A wombat’s work is never done…

The star of the international bestseller Diary of a Wombat is back – with a new mouth to feed! Cuter, stroppier and even more determined than her mother … meet Mothball's baby.

Like any growing family, this...