What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors by Ben Boos $17.99
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineupof little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book.Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold...
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson $19.99
The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a country divided by law, education, and wealth; of a people whose struggles and achievements helped define their country. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it’s about the...
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Knopf Books for Young Readers $17.99
In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's...
Who Was Helen Keller? by Nancy Harrison $4.99
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on...
A Kid's Guide to African American History: More than 70 Activities (A Kid's Guide series) by Chicago Review Press $14.95
What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book...
The World Almanac for Kids 2012 by Sarah Janssen $24.95
The World Almanac for Kids is the best-selling reference book for kids, with more than 3.5 million copies sold. Filled with thousands of fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this full-color almanac has been completely updated and redesigned, with hundreds of new photographs, dozens of completely new features, and a wealth of puzzles, games, activities,...
So You Want to be President? by David Small $9.99
For a limited time only, and just in time for the election! Don’t miss the deluxe paperback version of the Caldecott Medal winning classic, fully updated with current facts on all our presidents. The timing could not be more perfect with the election coming up. From Washington to Lincoln, from Nixon to Clinton— catch up with all your favorite (and not-so-favorite) presidents as the nation...
Sweet Land of Liberty by Susan Arciero $14.95
How did America become the land of the free?In Sweet Land of Liberty, Ellis the Elephant sets off on a quest to find out.Through an amazing afternoon at the library, Ellis travels through time and discovers the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation’s unique history, including,the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgivingthe Boston Tea PartyGeorge Washington crossing the Delawarepioneers settling the...
The Complete Book of U.S. History by American Education Publishing $14.95
The Complete Book of United States History teaches children in grades 3 to 5 important skills in U.S. History. In this 352 page workbook children complete a variety of exercises, covering pre-United States history with the native peoples of the American continent to present day. Including a complete answer key this workbook features a user-friendly format perfect for browsing, research, and...
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books by Nancy Carpenter $6.99
In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He loved books. They changed his life. he changed the world.