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This brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday. Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me...

Part memoir, part call to action, this young readers’ edition dives into the inspiring life of the late U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings—from childhood through his time as chairman of the House Oversight Committee—and his tireless fight for justice. Growing up as the child of former...

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story, but Chinese American history extends far beyond the railroads. Here's the true story of America, from the Chinese American perspective. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection If you've learned about the history of Chinese people in...

A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history. Wildfires have been part of...

In the 1960s, young Andy, age 10, was visiting Randsburg, then a struggling tourist attraction where his mother had a summer curio shop. Bored and seeking amusement, he sets off for the gold mines. As he searches for something to do, he encounters an elusive tarantula, a rattlesnake in an abandoned mine, and a group of miners who teach him how to extract gold from quartz. What would he buy if he really found gold? Would he be able to keep it and use it at the General Store?

Abraham and his sister Sarah jostled along in the back of the horse-drawn wagon. They were going to a new home. But when they got there, they stood staring at nothing but trees and dirt. And then, things only got worse! But Abraham overcame it all and finally became a leader who helped to change the world.

Anne was determined. She would find a way to keep her brother safe! She would find a way to have a better life! She would find a way to help Helen understand sign language! Anne found a way to make her dreams come true, and she changed the world while she was doing it.

You might say that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. You should be so lucky. My name is William Randolph Hearst. Do I have any regrets about my life and my choices? I died with no friends, hated by many. What do you think?

Die Reihe "Abenteurer unserer Zeit" stellt euch bekannte historische Personen vor: Diese Folge erzählt euch von Billy The Kid, dem berühmt-berüchtigten Revolverhelden aus dem Wilden Westen.

Who are the Mayans (MY-anns)? Why are they a mystery? Where did they come from? What did they eat? Why did they build pyramids? What did they predict would happen in the future? Why did the Mayan civilization die out? What can we learn from the ancient Mayans?

I've never been called a man of few words. My name is Joseph Robinette Biden Junior. I was born on November 20, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Just call me Joe. I wonder what my future will be?

I'm not good at talking about myself. But I’ll try my best. That’s all that really matters in life. It is October 20, 1964. I am born in Oakland, California. My name is Kamala Devi Harris.

This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts. This audiobook includes vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, the complete Gettysburg Address, and more.

Published in 1920, America First: One Hundred Stories from Our History by Lawton B. Evans (1862-1934) is a collection of stories meant for the young, containing highlights from America's history, and biographical sketches of prominent Americans of the past. It covers the history from the first visit to North America by the Viking, Leif Ericsson the Lucky, through the conquest of the Midwest and the settlement of California and the Pacific Coast, to the end of World War I.

Voices of the Titanic is a standout among Titanic books for kids that will give you insights into the disaster like never before. Take a new look at the sinking of the RMS Titanic through the eyes of the heroes and the cowards, the wealthy and the poor, the survivors and those who went down with the ship. In one of the best Titanic books for kids, you’ll hear the stories of real passengers and how they found their place on board. Of all the Titanic books for kids, the fascinating accounts and tantalizing tales in this one will keep you captivated for hours.

What is a bucket list? A bucket list is a type of wish list. It lists things that you want to do before you die or "kick the bucket". You do not have do everything on your bucket list, and you can change your list anytime you feel like it. Finally, you do not have to make a bucket list. This is a bucket list of some of the famous landmarks found in the United States of America that you might visit. This list is not complete. You may think of others.

How I Met... is a series for young and early listeners and readers about African American inventors, civil rights leaders, black activists and the many major contributors, without much fanfare or glory who helped shape the modern world as we know it. In this audiobook, we acknowledge an African American inventor and pioneer who contributed so much to our society. Lewis Howard Latimer, a brilliant engineer, who has an interesting connection to the origin of the light bulb and telephone.

It is 1792. I am now grown up and 18 years old. I talk my 11-year-old brother, Nathaniel Cooley Chapman, into going west with me. Ours is a roaming life, walking barefoot and wearing raggedy clothes. We live off the land and take odd jobs. Why do you think that we might wear pans for hats?

Abenteurer unserer Zeit - die Kultserie aus dem bekannten Märchenland-Katalog. In dieser Folge erfahrt ihr etwas über das Leben von Abraham Lincoln, dem 16. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten und Befreier der Sklaven.

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley delivers a young readers’ edition of a story rooted in heroism, bravery, and patriotism: America’s race to the moon. July 20, 1969. It’s a day that has earned...