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An immersive YA biography and introduction to the bold and deeply influential life of Augustine of Hippo. The philosophy of this thinker from the waning years of the Roman Empire has guided Western thought for nearly two thousand years. “Suddenly every vain hope became empty to me, and I...

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times. Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created and inspired they did...

From NBA, Printz, and Newbery Honor winner M. T. Anderson, a tour de force of research and storytelling that follows the life of a humble young man named Nicholas who became one of the world’s most influential figures in religion, government, and commerce—whether you believe in him or not. M...

Daniel was only fifteen when everything changed. Jerusalem fell under the shadow of Babylon, and Daniel was carried far from home into the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. Surrounded by a new language, strange customs, powerful rulers, and constant pressure to compromise, he faced a choice that would shape the rest of his life: adapt to survive—or remain faithful to the God he had always known. From the king’s mysterious dreams and the fiery furnace to the handwriting on the wall and the lions’ den, Daniel’s story is filled with danger, courage, humor, and unforgettable moments of faith.

In Zion Williamson: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Stars, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star power forwards, Zion Williamson. When Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, it was unclear how the franchise would move forward without Davis as their franchise centerpiece. Clarity quickly came though as Zion Williamson was selected with the top pick of 2019 NBA Draft.

For readers who loved the previously untold history of Hidden Figures, an amazing story of the pioneering work done by Black women at one American hospital and how it shaped medical care in America. ★ "In her powerful debut, Chhita delivers a stirring and thoroughly researched account of the...

Tennis legend Billie Jean King profiles 11 of today’s pioneering athletes in women's sports in this inspiring nonfiction book based on exclusive interviews that will empower athletes and sports fans ages 12 and up. Billie Jean King made history in her 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match...

A Grifter Dad. An Abusive Stepfather. A Suffocating Religious Home Life. And A Girl Determined to Break Free. What would you do if your stepfather pinned you down and tried to cast Satan out of you? For thirteen-year-old Ingrid, the answer is simple: RUN. In her gripping NYT-bestselling memoir, Ingrid Ricks takes listeners into a tumultuous home life riddled with poverty, oppression and the suffocating brand of Mormon religion she is desperate to escape.

'When I was eight, I walked out of Burma...' So begins the true story of Mary Rayner's childhood, a beautifully written and deeply moving account of a family who for several generations lived in colonial Burma, and of what happened to Mary and her siblings when World War 2 and the Japanese invasion shattered their lives. Featuring heartbreaking love letters from her father, Aubrey, and mother, Yoma, No More Tigers is a tale of resilience and survival which readers of all ages can enjoy. It is a quest for understanding, for home, for answers.

Before the world knew her name, she was just a girl with a dream. And the courage to chase it: At just eleven years old, Taylor Swift is knocking on doors in Nashville that won't open. Demo CDs. Rejections. Doubt. For most, that would be the end of the story. For her, it's only the beginning. "TAY - The Taylor Swift Story" is a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at the early years of a young artist determined to be heard.

In the summer of 1977, a determined group of young girls proudly represented their town as they took the field at the Little League Girls Softball World Series. Among them was a spirited player chasing a childhood dream—to play hard, be part of something unforgettable and prove that girls could compete, win, and inspire. Sliding into History is the true story of one girl’s journey from the ballfields of Alabama to the national stage. Alongside her coaches and teammates, faced challenges on and off the field.

Told from dual perspectives, this remarkable true story for YA readers recounts the tale of two individuals—a Ukrainian teen in the early 2010s and a Jewish boy in hiding during WWII—whose lives are entwined through a box of letters. Nataliia, a teenager in Ukraine, is at home when she makes...

You don't need a degree, a million dollars, or permission to make a difference. You just need the courage to start. The problems are real. The urgency is real. And the voice telling you to wait your turn and let the adults handle it? That voice is wrong. In this audiobook, you'll hear the gripping true stories of young changemakers who refused to stay silent and reshaped history. These teens did not wait for permission. They grabbed the microphone—and the world listened.

Em nova edição, esta coletânea resgata—e celebra—a memória de quinze mulheres negras que marcaram nossa história, em formato de cordel.

長安に都を移した董卓は、献帝を古い宮殿に閉じ込めると、悪行のかぎりを尽くし、その横暴な激しさを増していった。諸侯の反発は強まるが、董卓には中国一の猛将・呂布がついているため、誰も逆らえない。

紀元２世紀末、400年近く続いた漢王朝は、まさに滅びようとしていた。そんな後漢末期に、中国の広大な大地を舞台に群雄割拠の中から頭角をあらわした蜀・魏・呉の三国が覇権を争う壮大な歴史大河小説が、小学生から楽しめる物語に！

中国大陸は今や魏・蜀・呉の三つの強国が天下を奪い合う時代に突入した。関羽・張飛が討たれ、劉備も失意のうちに亡くなった蜀。後を託された諸葛亮は、打倒・魏を胸に、まずは背後の危険をなくすため南蛮制圧に向かう。

孫権と曹操が手を組み南北から荊州を攻めてくるとの知らせに、荊州を守る関羽は曹操軍の拠点・樊城に先制攻撃をしかける。曹操軍の南への侵攻をさまたげる関羽の作戦は順調にみえた。

荊州に身を寄せた劉備は三顧の礼で臥竜と呼ばれる軍師・諸葛亮を得る。着々と南征の準備を進める曹操が、荊州と劉備に襲いかかる！

周瑜と諸葛亮、天才軍師二人の活躍により、赤壁の戦いに勝利した孫権、劉備の同盟軍。しかし曹操を撃退するや、両軍は荊州の覇権争いに突入する。かたや大敗を喫した曹操は南への侵攻を一時あきらめ、かつて献帝の忠臣とともに曹操暗殺計画に加担していた涼州の馬騰に謀略を仕掛ける。