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Before he was a senator, John McCain fought in the Vietnam War and served in the House of Representatives. He ran for president of the United States in 2008. Get to know the maverick who was willing to speak his mind.

The votes are in! What is voting all about? Listeners find out why voting is important and how it plays a part our elections.

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Listeners learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections.

Embark on a riveting journey through the captivating audio of "A Tale of a Nation," a literary masterpiece that beckons listeners to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of a nation's rich narrative. This compelling poetic book transcends boundaries, weaving together the threads of history, culture, and contemporary vibrancy into an enchanting tapestry that will leave listeners spellbound.

Read by the author. Tweens and teens will encounter much-needed hope, read inspiring true stories, and learn to love generously and why connection matters in this 90-day devotional from Carlos Whittaker, bestselling author, activist, and head of the "Instafamilia," a hope-minded online community...

Raymond is moving with his family from Kingston, Jamaica, to Queens, New York, and he can't wait to show everyone how American he can be! Whether it's through books, magazines, music videos and movies, he learns about America in any way he can, even if some of his sources of information are out-dated. However, on Raymond's first day of school in America, his every attempt to impress everyone with his “American-ness” backfires. What's worse, his new classmates doubt if he's Jamaican at all.

In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through hard work and strong faith, a tough group of Pilgrims did survive. Their belief in freedom of religion became an American ideal that still lives on today.

Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire—until he wasn’t. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British traitor—and a fired-up American revolutionary. In this light, whimsical narrative, young listeners learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price

Get ready for an exciting journey through the wondrous landscapes of the United States National Parks! In this book, young listeners embark on an educational adventure, discovering the beauty, mystery, and natural wonders found within our treasured national parks.

A joyful celebration of growing families by former first daughters and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. As two sisters watch their friends’ families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own…and a younger brother and a baby cousin...

Jake Rizzi is about to spend the summer at his great-aunt’s cabin in the mossy, sodden Oregon backwoods. His parents seem to need a break from him and his ADHD. He tries not to take it personally, but isn’t sure about his aunt’s off-the-grid lifestyle and strange stories about a turtle with a ruby-colored shell. Soon, Jake learns that the turtle is more than a myth. And thanks to a viral article online, strangers from all over the world have arrived to search for it--including a sinister animal poacher and towering twin zoologists from Sweden.

This young readers adaptation of the New York Times bestselling We Gather Together shares the true story of how Thanksgving became a national holiday and the way gratitude is looked at in America Fiction: Thanksgiving is an American holiday that began when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock...

Pura Belprè Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner C. G. Esperanza delivers color, rhythm, and style in this rollicking tale about everyday treasures turned magical! Red kicks, green kicks, yellow kicks, blue! Colorful, psychedelic sneakers hang from telephones wires all over the city. Up in...

A coming-of-age middle grade novel about three best friends born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina who must confront storms of their own 12 years later, from a National Book Award winning author. Born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Greer, Joya Mia, and Kiki are seventh graders and the best of...

Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

A new teacher finds a way to accept the challenge of the principal and create an exciting and moving contest. The contest invites students to create new motivational sayings about America, creating a win-win for everyone.

Who’s Got Mail? is an intriguing and fact-filled look at how the mail has been delivered in the United States since before the Constitution was even signed. Full of eccentric characters, great stories, and technological achievements, this fun middle-grade narrative nonfiction from author Linda Barrett Osborne celebrates one of the oldest and strongest institutions, and is a true testament to the spirit of American democracy.

A group of 12-year-old friends concerned about climate change proposes a new way to save the earth: amending the U.S. Constitution. Their project propels these activists on an amazing journey across America—and all the way to Norway—with plenty of outside-the-box hijinks and civil...

Juliette est une adolescente de 13 ans qui déteste son prénom. Elle vit avec sa mère, une journaliste indépendante un peu flyée. La nouvelle mission de sa maman : rédiger un article sur l'enthousiasmante ville de New York. Au départ, Juliette ne croit absolument pas sa mère lorsqu'elle l'informe qu'elles partent le soir même passer le long week-end de Pâques dans la cité de ses rêves. Bon, elle devra une fois de plus délaisser Gino et Gina, ces BFFs, mais c'est le prix à payer pour être une parfaite globe-trotter.

Uncover the mystery of Nancy Drew and how the beloved teenage detective came to be in this new addition to the What Is the Story Of? series which follows the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. When the very modern character of Nancy Drew first appeared in 1930, no...