![Betsy Ross](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823413551.jpg?itok=Ls_h34m8)
An easy to read biography of the woman who made the first American flag.
Betsy Ross
![Cleopatra](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688154808.jpg?itok=fxMq1qTr)
A pictorial biography about love, war, culture and ambition shown through the story of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt.
Cleopatra
![Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698114256.jpg?itok=5hkX-W07)
Charles Lindbergh was only 25 years old when he made his historic non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Through Burleigh’s vivid retelling and Wimmer’s bold paintings, the reader soars with Lindbergh as he follows his dream.
Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh
![Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689824572.jpg?itok=3GtF7iXJ)
Bessie Coleman grew up picking cotton in Texas, but she aimed high — soaring into history as the first African American woman aviator. Her riveting story is told in inviting, rhythmic language and engaging illustration.
Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman
![Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152005234.jpg?itok=sR7Cht4h)
Lou Gehrig played 2130 consecutive games for the Yankees (a record that stood until Cal Ripkin many years later). His story as a baseball great is told simply and with humility, reflecting the man himself. As his health deteriorated, Gehrig gave his farewell to a filled Yankee Stadium, declaring he was indeed the “luckiest man on the face of the earth.”
Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man
![Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/014056196X.jpg?itok=7n0g1a3K)
This beautifully written book, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney, makes the story of Harriet Tubman’s childhood accessible to very young readers. As a young slave nicknamed Minty, Harriet Tubman was a feisty and stubborn girl with a dream of escape, and a rebellious spirit that often got her into trouble. Pinkney’s expressive illustrations bring every emotion to brilliant life – from troubled sorrow to spirited hope for freedom.
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
![My Name is Georgia: A Portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/015201649X.jpg?itok=XxYxVmLb)
“When I was twelve years old, I knew what I wanted — to be an artist.” So begins this lovely picture-book portrait of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
My Name is Georgia: A Portrait
![A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823413047.jpg?itok=kzn38XiC)
A portrait of a true American sports hero, Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play on a major league baseball team.
A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson
![Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/039597934X.jpg?itok=wytOWpNC)
In 1802, when Champollion was eleven years old, he vowed to be the first person to read Egypt’s ancient hieroglyphs. He faced great challenges over the next twenty years as he searched for the elusive key to the mysterious writing.
Seeker of Knowledge: The Man Who Deciphered Egyptian Hieroglyphs
![Bigmama’s](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688099505_0.jpg?itok=9m1U1E3n)
Every year the narrator and his family take a trip down to Cottondale, Florida, to visit his grandmother, Bigmama. This autobiographical story recalls the joys of summer and the contrast between the author’s life in the city and Bigmama’s lush, rural home. While the illustrations suggest it was a period of segregation, this thought never overpowers the carefree summer celebration.
Bigmama’s
![Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786807148.jpg?itok=i5LFPfHf)
Martin Luther King Jr. grew up fascinated by big words. He would later go on to use these words to inspire a nation and call people to action. In this award-winning book, powerful portraits of King show how he used words, not weapons, to fight injustice.
Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
![I Am Rosa Parks](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803712065.jpg?itok=8vbUK8qT)
The famous civil rights activist Rosa Parks has simplified her autobiography for young readers in this Puffin Easy to Read book. She describes how she was arrested for not giving up her bus seat and shows that her personal role was part of a wider political struggle.
I Am Rosa Parks
![Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374470278.jpg?itok=rHNgQ8IO)
The complicated, sometimes disconcerting life of Galileo is presented in a multi-faceted, intricately illustrated, completely original biography. Differing typefaces combine with illustrations in various styles to create an informative, engaging, and unusual glimpse of the man and his genius.
Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei
![Teammates](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152842861.jpg?itok=NiorL2En)
This illustrated vignette from the career of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues, depicts his strength and that of his teammate Pee Wee Reese, who stood together against the prejudice of both fans and players. This powerful story makes the life and times of Robinson come alive for younger readers.
Teammates
![The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439114942.jpg?itok=0KP0-sbf)
Mr. Hawkins was a 19th century British artist with a passion for dinosaurs. This illustrated biography introduces the man, his time, and how he worked both to satisfy his own curiosity and stimulate that same curiosity in others. Additional notes from both the author and illustrator provide insight into the person and how his knowledge evolved.
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
![The Gold Cadillac](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803703422.jpg?itok=lQZ6cTZ5)
Set in the 1950s, this book by Mildred Taylor is frank in its portrayal of racism. Lois and Wilma are proud when their father buys a brand new gold Cadillac. Only their mother won’t ride in it. On a trip from their home in Ohio to Mississippi, there are no admiring glances only suspicion directed toward the black man driving such a fancy car. For the first time, Lois knows what it’s like to feel scared because of her skin color.
The Gold Cadillac
![Through My Eyes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590189239.jpg?itok=w4KKq580)
Six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African American to integrate an elementary school. Her memories of that year, when so much hatred was directed at her, makes for a powerful memoir. A 1999 Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner.
Through My Eyes
![Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0894903098.jpg?itok=QVpee9jk)
With simplified vocabularies, large print, and plenty of illustrations, this book describes the life and accomplishments of Carter G. Woodson, the man who pioneered the study of African American history. This is one of five biographies in the Great African Americans Series.
Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History
![In My Family / En mi familia](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0892391383.jpg?itok=LO3OFZ-9)
Kingsville, on the border of Mexico and Texas, comes to life in words and pictures in this book. Readers will share the simple joys of eating, dancing, and celebrating as the artist remembers her own childhood. Her stories, presented in both English and Spanish, are accompanied by her bright paintings.
In My Family / En mi familia
![At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590486691.jpg?itok=onqDF61C)
Sophisticated readers will appreciate how the author uncovered the story of a young African girl who left her native land and became known as Sarah Forbes Bonetta in Queen Victoria’s England. Primary sources are used to reveal this authentic story about a real African princess who met a British queen.
At Her Majesty’s Request: An African Princess in Victorian England
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This picture book biography introduces Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of Mexico’s most beloved scholars and poets. At the age of three, Juana promised her sister’s teacher that she was “quiet like a turtle” so that she could stay at the school and learn to read. Later, Juana would become a nun and produce poetry that is still learned by children in Mexico today. Handsome, detailed paintings evoke Mexican folk art and tell the story of Juana’s life.
A Library for Juana
![New York's Bravest](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375821961.jpg?itok=BlZ7p93X)
When others ran from trouble, eight foot tall Mose Humphreys ran toward it as an extraordinary New York City firefighter. This larger-than-life story is actually a tall tale, an urban legend based on a real firefighter who lived in the 1840s. Text and illustration combine to create a fast-paced celebration of heroism and the man who earned the gratitude of an entire city.
New York’s Bravest
![Snowflake Bentley](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547248296.jpg?itok=wfk_Gvqv)
The story of one boy’s passion for snowflakes led to a lifetime’s study. Wilson Bentley, better known as Snowflake Bentley, is presented in a fascinating picture book biography. Read just the story portion or include the factual narration which is included on each page. Illustrations evoke Snowflake’s Vermont, just the thing for a warm day.
Snowflake Bentley
![Sojourner Truth: Ain't I A Woman?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0590446916.jpg?itok=8Zg_AGVL)
With compassion and historical detail, the McKissacks offer a rich profile of Isabella Van Wagener. Her experiences as both slave and freed slave in New York shaped her mid-life commitment to abolition and women’s rights. At age 46, she received a call to “walk in the light of His truth.” Henceforward, her name was Sojourner Truth and, although she never learned to read or write, the six-foot tall woman became a striking, eloquent spokesperson whose wit, common sense, and candor popularized her with audiences throughout New England and the Midwest.