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Books available for youth 0-18 years old

Illustrated cover of "A is for Abigail" by Lynne Cheney, featuring American women and girls with signs and banners.

A is for Abigail : an almanac of amazing American women by Lynne Cheney

Alexander Hamilton book cover with subtitle: "From Immigrant Boy to Founding Father."

Alexander Hamilton : from immigrant boy to founding father by Joyce Claiborne-West

A woman reads to children, with text: "Amy Coney Barrett: A Justice and a Mother."

Amy Coney Barrett : a justice and a mother Joyce Claiborne-West

Illustration of a baseball player sliding, with the text "Baseball Biographies for Kids" and two bats.

Baseball biographies for kids : the greatest players from the 1960s to today by Dean Burrell

Illustration of a basketball player dunking, titled "Basketball Biographies for Kids."

Basketball biographies for kids : the greatest NBA and WNBA players from the 1960s to today by Matt Chandler

Book cover illustration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the title "Be a King" by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by James E. Ransome.

Be a king : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and you Carole Boston Weatherford

"Before They Were Authors" depicts famous writers as kids, featuring illustrations and names like Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, and Maya Angelou.

Before they were authors : famous authors as kids by Elizabeth Haidle

Illustration of a child in historical clothing with "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" text and lightning background.

Benjamin Franklin by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire.

Comic cover showing Bessie Coleman flying a yellow biplane, titled "Bessie Coleman: Daring Stunt Pilot."

Bessie Coleman : daring stunt pilot by Trina Robbins

Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit. Includes portraits and illustrations.

Black Elk : Native American man of spirit by Maura D. Shaw

Book cover: "Bold Women in Science" by Danni Washington, featuring illustrations of three women scientists.

Bold women in science : 15 women in history you should know by Danni Washington

Cover of "The Book Rescuer" featuring illustrated people holding books; includes a gold award seal.

The book rescuer : how a mensch from Massachusetts saved Yiddish literature for generations to come by Sue Macy

Comic cover featuring Booker T. Washington, titled "Great American Educator," with figures in historical attire and a horse.

Booker T. Washington : great American educator by Eric Braun

Book cover: "A Boy Called Slow" by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Rocco Baviera, with a partially hidden figure.

A boy called Slow : the true story of Sitting Bull by Joseph Bruchac

Book cover titled "The Boy Whose Head Was Filled With Stars: A Life of Edwin Hubble," with a boy and telescope under a starry sky.

The boy whose head was filled with stars : a life of Edwin Hubble by Isabelle Marinov

Vintage "Buffalo Bill" poster with figures on horseback and colorful, old-fashioned text.

Buffalo Bill by by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

Illustrated book cover of "Buzzing with Questions," featuring a curious child exploring insects with a magnifying glass.

Buzzing with questions : the Inquisitive mind of Charles Henry Turner by Janice N. Harrington

Illustration of a woman looking through a telescope, with the title "Caroline's Comets: A True Story" by Emily Arnold McCully.

Caroline's comets : a true story by Emily Arnold McCully

"Chemistry for Kids" book cover with experiments and chemists' biographies, author Liz Lee Heinecke.

Chemistry for kids : homemade science experiments and activities inspired by awesome chemists, past and present / Liz Lee Heinecke

Portrait of Clara Barton with a nurse, soldier, and text "Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield" on a purple cover.

Clara Barton : the angel of the battlefield by Christine O'Hare

A portrait of an elderly man with white hair, Earth images, a dragonfly, and a fish. Text reads "David Attenborough" and "Inspired Inner Genius."

David Attenborough by Abigail Rosas

Comic-style depiction of soldiers during D-Day, titled "Graphic Warfare."

D-day by Joeming Dunn

Book cover: "Dinosaur Lady" features Mary Anning with fossils, illustrating her paleontological discoveries.

Dinosaur lady : the daring discoveries of Mary Anning, the first paleontologist by Linda Skeers

Book cover: "Famous Artists in History" by Kelly Milner Halls, featuring illustrated artists.

Famous artists in history : 15 painters, sculptors, and photographers you should know by Kelly Milner Halls

Book cover: "The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee" by Julie Leung, illustrated by Julie Kwon; features a pilot and planes.

The fearless flights of Hazel Ying Lee by Julie Leung

Illustration of five Latinos who made U.S. history in various fields, with text in English and Spanish celebrating their achievements.

Fearless trailblazers : 11 Latinos who made U.S. history = Pioneros audaces : 11 latinos que hicieron historia en Estados Unidos by Naibe Reynoso

Illustrated cover titled "Fine Print" about Johann Gutenberg, depicting a person with printing tools.

Fine print : a story about Johann Gutenberg by Joann Johansen Burch

Book cover for "Florence Nightingale" by Shannon Zemlicka, illustrated by Nicolas Debon, featuring a woman with a lamp in a dark room.

Florence Nightingale by Shannon Zemlicka

Comic cover of "Florence Nightingale: Lady with the Lamp," featuring Nightingale holding a lamp beside a wounded soldier.

Florence Nightingale : lady with the lamp by Trina Robbins

Illustrated book cover about Franklin D. Roosevelt with images of him as a boy, with a dog, on a horse, and as President.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt : champion of freedom by Kathleen Kudlinski

A book cover titled "Frederick Douglass Fights for Freedom" depicting two men shaking hands.

Frederick Douglass fights for freedom by Margaret Davidson

May contain: people, person, adult, male, man, crowd, clothing, hat, face, and head

Freedom walkers : the story of the Montgomery bus boycott by Russell Freedman

Illustration of a child riding a horse with text "GEORGE WASHINGTON" above.

George Washington by by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire.

Cover illustration of "Germ Hunter: A Story about Louis Pasteur" featuring a portrait of Pasteur holding a flask, with lab bottles in the background.

Germ hunter : a story about Louis Pasteur by Elaine Marie Alphin

Soldiers in Civil War attire with rifles, a Confederate flag, and text: "GRAPHIC WARFARE GETTYSBURG."

Gettysburg byJoeming Dunn

Book cover of "Girl Who Drew Butterflies" about Maria Merian, featuring butterflies, a paintbrush, and a medal.

The girl who drew butterflies : how Maria Merian's art changed science by Joyce Sidman

Illustrated "Grandad Mandela" book cover with children, large face, and stylized background.

Grandad Mandela Zindzi, Zazi & Ziwelene Mandela

Cover of "Great Colonial America Projects" with historical images and text.

Great colonial America projects : you can build yourself! by Kris Bordessa

Book cover: "The Great Little Madison" by Jean Fritz with an illustration of a historical figure and a horse.

The great little Madison by Jean Fritz

Book cover: "Hold On to Your Music". A girl in a red coat holds sheet music in a train station. Subtext mentions Children of Willesden Lane.

Hold on to your music : the inspiring true story of the children of Willesden Lane / by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen

Cover of the book "I Am Anne Frank" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Anne Frank by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated book cover: "I am Billie Jean King" by Brad Meltzer, with a character playing tennis on a court.

I am Billie Jean King by Brad Meltzer

Cover of "I am Brave" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos, about Martin Luther King Jr.

I am brave : a little book about Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated book cover: "I Am Caring" about Jane Goodall, by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, with a child and chimp in a jungle.

I am caring : a little book about Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated cover of "I Am Curious" featuring Albert Einstein riding a bicycle.

I am curious : a little book about Albert Einstein by Brad Meltzer

Illustration of a character with a guitar and butterflies. Book cover for "I am Dolly Parton" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Dolly Parton by Brad Meltzer

link to I am Frida Kahlo by Brad Meltzer

I am Frida Kahlo by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon depicting "I am Gandhi," part of the "Ordinary People Change the World" series by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Gandhi by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon George Washington on an American flag background. Book cover: "I am George Washington" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Eliopoulos.

I am George Washington by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated book cover: "I am Harriet Tubman" by Brad Meltzer, art by Christopher Eliopoulos, showing a character holding a lantern.

I am Harriet Tubman by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated cover of "I am I.M. Pei" with a cartoon character in front of the Louvre pyramid.

I am I. M. Pei by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon Abraham Lincoln holding a turtle, with text: "I am Kind: A Little Book about Abraham Lincoln" by Brad Meltzer.

I am kind : a little book about Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated cover of "I am Leonardo da Vinci" by Brad Meltzer, featuring a cartoon Leonardo with a palette painting the Mona Lisa.

I am Leonardo da Vinci by Brad Meltzer

Book cover: "I am Lucille Ball," illustrated cartoon character with a big heart, by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Lucille Ball by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated book cover: "I am Malala Yousafzai" by Brad Meltzer, with a cartoon girl in a pink hijab holding a book.

I am Malala Yousafzai by Brad Meltzer

Illustration of a cartoon Marie Curie in a lab, holding flasks. Text: "I am Marie Curie" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Marie Curie by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated cover of "I am Mister Rogers" by Brad Meltzer, featuring a cartoon character on a stage.

I am Mister Rogers by Brad Meltzer

Children's book cover: "I am Muhammad Ali" by Brad Meltzer & Christopher Eliopoulos, featuring a cartoon boxer in red gloves.

I am Muhammad Ali by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon of an astronaut on the moon, cover of "I Am Neil Armstrong" by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Neil Armstrong by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated children's book cover titled "I am Oprah Winfrey" by Brad Meltzer, with a cartoon character holding a microphone.

I am Oprah Winfrey by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon of Sacagawea with baby, part of "Ordinary People Change the World" series by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Sacagawea by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated book cover "I Am Sonia Sotomayor" by Brad Meltzer, featuring a cartoon with a gavel in a courtroom setting.

I am Sonia Sotomayor by Brad Meltzer

Illustrated cover of "I Am Strong," a book about Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer, showing a child on a bench with a toy bus.

I am strong : a little book about Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer

A cartoon of Temple Grandin sitting with cows and a dog, on a book cover by Brad Meltzer.

I am Temple Grandin by Brad Meltzer

Cartoon of Walt Disney with Mickey Mouse in front of a castle, book cover by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

I am Walt Disney by Brad Meltzer

Soldiers raising a U.S. flag, labeled "Iwo Jima," in a stylized comic depiction.

Iwo Jima by Joeming Dunn

A historical portrait with the text "Founding Fathers: John Adams" in a blue and white design.

John Adams by Ellis M. Reed

Illustrated cover featuring a cowboy and text: "John Wayne: Manhood and Honor". Desert background.

John Wayne : manhood and honor by Sean B. Dickson

Cover of "Let Us March On!" about James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade, by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long, art by Xia Gordon.

Let us march on! : James Weldon Johnson and the Silent Protest Parade by Yohuru Williams

A girl reading a book, surrounded by books and toy figurines, with a glowing illustration and the title "Library Girl."

Library girl : how Nancy Pearl became America's most celebrated librarian by Karen Henry Clark

Cover featuring an illustration with the text "Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady" displayed prominently.

Margaret Thatcher : the iron lady by Christine O'Hare

Book cover titled "Martin Luther" by Simonetta Carr, featuring a monk with a cross necklace.

Martin Luther by Simonetta Carr

A woman tending to an injured soldier on a battlefield; title reads "Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield."

Mary Seacole : bound for the battlefield by Susan Goldman Rubin

Two men in suits smiling in front of a castle, with "Meet the Disney Brothers" text above.

Meet the Disney brothers by Aaron H. Goldberg

Comic cover featuring "Nathan Hale: Revolutionary Spy," with a ship, two soldiers, and a man in historical attire.

Nathan Hale : revolutionary spy by Nathan Olson

"Native Americans in History" by Jimmy Beason, featuring portraits of three individuals.

Native Americans in history : a history book for kids by Jimmy Beason

Illustrated cover of "No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" with a caricature of Ginsburg and scales of justice.

No truth without Ruth : the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Kathleen Krull

Cover of "Ocean Speaks," a book about Marie Tharp's discovery of ocean secrets, illustrated with underwater themes.

Ocean speaks : how Marie Tharp revealed the ocean's biggest secret by Jess Keating

Cover of "Outspoken: Paul Robeson," depicting a graduation, film scene, and a performer. Illustrated by Eric Velasquez.

Outspoken : Paul Robeson, ahead of his time: a one-man show by Carole Boston Weatherford

Illustrated portraits of various U.S. Presidents with the text "Presidents of the United States of America".

Presidents of the United States of America. Volume 1 PragerU

A woman in a blue hat with "Queen Elizabeth II" in bold text above on a colorful chevron background.

Queen Elizabeth II : record-breaking royal by Rachel Rose

The image is the cover of the book "Red Cloud" by S.D. Nelson, featuring a portrait and colorful illustrations.

Red Cloud : a Lakota story of war and surrender by S.D. Nelson

Illustration of a Renaissance ship titled "The Renaissance Explorers" with a note about history projects for kids.

The Renaissance explorers : with history projects for kids by Alicia Z. Klepeis

A person holding an open book and a birdcage, with the text: "Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou."

Rise : from caged bird to poet of the people by Maya Angelou

An illustrated cover of a book labeled "Ronald Reagan" featuring a man at a podium with microphones.

Ronald Reagan : it's morning in America by Christine O'Hare

Book cover featuring "Rush Limbaugh" with a microphone graphic and "Heroes of Liberty" text.

Rush Limbaugh and the First Amendment by Sean B. Dickson

An illustrated cover of "Sacagawea: Journey into the West" with a woman holding a baby.

Sacagawea : journey into the West by Jessica Gunderson

Illustration of Saint Valentine holding a scroll, surrounded by hearts. Text: "Saint Valentine the Kindhearted" by Ned Bustard.

Saint Valentine the kindhearted by Ned Bustard

The image highlights "The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin" with a kite, almanac, and lightning imagery.

The science and technology of Ben Franklin by Alicia Z. Klepeis

Cover illustration for "The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci," featuring inventions and the Mona Lisa.

The science and technology of Leonardo da Vinci by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

Illustrated cover featuring Marie Curie with symbols of chemistry, radium, polonium, Uranium, Nobel medals, and scientific tools.

The science and technology of Marie Curie by Julie Knutson

Illustrated book cover: Woman drawing seashells at a table, surrounded by marine life. Title: "Secrets of the Sea".

Secrets of the sea : the story of Jeanne Power, revolutionary marine scientist by Evan Griffith

Illustration of two people looking at a paper, with "Sequoyah" written above and an award seal on the bottom right.

Sequoyah: The Cherokee man who gave his people writing by James Rumford

Illustration of a woman diving with a shark, fish, and seaweed, for a book titled "Shark Lady" by Jess Keating.

Shark lady: The true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

Illustrated book cover: "She Made a Monster - How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein" with a woman writing.

She made a monster: How Mary Shelley created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton

Children illustrated on a book cover titled "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World."

She persisted : 13 American women who changed the world by Chelsea Clinton

Movie poster "Signs of Survival," featuring two women and wartime imagery, captioned with "Two sisters: one deaf, one hearing. This is their true story."

Sings of survival: A memoir of the Holocaust by Reneé G. Hartman

Illustrated book cover with a smiling singer and title "Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla".

Sing with me: The story of Selena Quintanilla by Diana Lópex

Cover of "Ski Soldier," a WWII biography by Louise Borden, featuring skiers and snowy mountains.

Ski soldier : a World War II biography by Louise Borden

A book cover titled "SMALL STEPS: THE YEAR I GOT POLIO" with three black-and-white photos of a young girl.

Small steps: The year I got polio by Peg Kehret

Book cover of "Snowflake Bentley," with a man photographing snowflakes; awarded a Caldecott Medal.

Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

An illustration of a book cover about E.B. White, featuring a boy with a dog surrounded by book spines.

Some writer! The story of E. B. White by Melissa Sweet

Illustration of a pilot with goggles giving a thumbs-up, titled "SPOUTING WINGS: The True Story of James Herman Banning".

Sprouting wings: The true story of James Herman Banning by Louisa Jagger

Illustration of a person observing a yellow object with a telescope, "GALILEO GALILEI" text, zodiac signs, and a coin-like emblem.

Starry messenger by Peter Sis

Illustrated cover of "The Story of Abraham Lincoln" with stars and books.

The story of Abraham Lincoln by Carla Jablonski

Illustrated cover of "The Story of Amelia Earhart" featuring Earhart in a pilot's cap with vintage airplanes.

The story of Amelia Earhart : a biography book for new readers by Stacia Deutsch

A book cover titled "The Story of Benjamin Franklin" with illustrations of glasses, a kite, and a feather.

The Story of Benjamin Franklin : a biography book for new readers by Shannon Anderson

An illustrated portrait featuring iconic items like sneakers and a sweater, with bold text above.

The story of Fred Rogers by Susan B. Katz

Illustrated cover of "The Story of Gandhi" featuring a man in glasses and traditional attire, with symbols like scales, book, and sandals.

The Story of Gandhi : a biography book for new readers by Susan B. Katz

Illustrated book cover titled "The Story of George Washington" with his portrait.

The story of George Washington by Lisa Trusiani

Illustration of George Washington Carver in lab coat, working with chemicals. Text above reads "The Story of George Washington Carver".

The story of George Washington Carver by Eva Moore

Illustration of a person, with "HARRIET TUBMAN" text, surrounded by stars, leaves, and a lantern symbol.

The story of Harriet Tubman by Christine Platt

An illustration of Helen Keller surrounded by symbols like a book, roses, and a water pump, representing her life and legacy.

The story of Helen Keller by Christine Platt

Illustration of Henry Ford with industrial icons and his name in bold letters.

The story of Henry Ford by Jenna Grodzicki

Illustration of a baseball player with "Jackie Robinson" text, jersey number 42, bat, glove, and baseball-related items.

The story of Jackie Robinson by Andrea Thorpe

Illustration of a woman with a chimp, binoculars, leaves, and "JANE GOODALL" text.

The story of Jane Goodall by Susan B. Katz

Illustration of a bearded man, with icons related to filmmaking and creativity surrounding his name.

The story of Jim Henson by Stacia Deutsch

Illustration of a person with "Katherine Johnson" and space-themed elements like a rocket and stars.

The story of Katherine Johnson by Andrea Thorpe

link to The story of Frida Kahlo : a biography book for new readers by Susan B. Katz

The story of Frida Kahlo: a biography book for new readers by Susan B. Katz

Illustration of Leonardo da Vinci with artistic tools and inventions surrounding him.

The story of Leonardo da Vinci by Clara O'Neal

Illustration with stylized text and portrait of a girl, surrounded by educational symbols on a pink background.

The story of Malala Yousafzai by Joan Marie Galat

Illustration of a woman, science-themed background, with text "Marie Curie."

The story of Marie Curie by Susan B. Katz

Illustrated cover of "The Story of Martin Luther King Jr." with his portrait and symbolic drawings.

The story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Christine Platt

Illustration of an astronaut with an American flag, space-themed background, "NEIL ARMSTRONG" text.

The story of Neil Armstrong by Sarah L. Thompson

May contain: adult, male, man, person, face, head, publication, and book

The story of Nelson Mandela by Floyd Stokes, LHD

Illustrated portrait with "PRINCESS DIANA," British flag, heart, hands, flowers, and a crown on a pink background.

The story of Princess Diana by Jenna Grodzicki

Illustration of a young girl with the text "RUBY BRIDGES," school-related icons, and a yellow background.

The story of Ruby Bridges by Arlisha Norwood, PhD

Illustration of a young girl walking to school, with a protesting crowd in the background.

The story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

Illustration of a woman with the text "Ruth Bader Ginsburg" surrounded by legal symbols.

The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A biography book for new readers by Susan B. Katz

Illustrated portrait featuring a smiling woman with text and music-related symbols suggesting a tribute to a singer.

The story of Selena Quintanilla by Gloria Arjona

Illustrated portrait of a woman with the word "TRUTH" above, surrounded by symbols like a book, scales of justice, gavel, and a train.

The story of Sojourner Truth by Anita Crawford Clark

Illustration of a historical figure with icons of a building, quill, document, and violin. Text reads "Thomas Jefferson."

The story of Thomas Jefferson by Lisa Trusiani

Illustration of two men with "WRIGHT BROTHERS" text, airplane, and engineering gears on a red background.

The story of the Wright Brothers by Annette Whipple

A joyful child on a man's shoulders, both smiling with a serene lake and people on a pier in the background.

Sunshine: How one camp taught me about life, death, and hope by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

A collage featuring various individuals labeled as unexpected World War II heroes under the title "SPIES."

Surprising spies: And unexpected heroes of World War II by Karen Ruelle

A book cover illustration featuring a man's face with text bubbles, two children, and the author's name, Dan Gutman.

Teddy Roosevelt was a moose? by Dan Gutman

Illustration of a WWII Japanese plane over forested area, titled "THIRTY MINUTES OVER OREGON".

Thirty minutes over Oregon: A Japanese pilot's World War II Story by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Illustration of a man with "Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers" text, symbolizing WWII Navajo communication contributions.

Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers by Alysa Landry

A portrait in a graphic stamp style titled "Founding Fathers," suggesting a historical figure without naming them.

Thomas Jefferson by Candice Ransom

Thomas Sowell: A self-made man by Sean B. Dickson

Illustration of a person lying on grass surrounded by trees with text "The Tree Lady" above.

The tree lady: The true story of how one tree-loving woman change a city forever by H. Joseph Hopkins

An illustrated book cover titled "A Voice of Her Own," about Phillis Wheatley, a slave poet.

A voice of her own: The story of Phillis Wheatley, slave poet by Kathryn Lasky

A smiling person in a cowboy hat rides a horse. The text reads: "Amberley Snyder's Walk. Ride. Rodeo. A story about Amberley Snyder. Illustrated by Gabriel Krekk."

Walk, ride, rodeo : a story about Amberley Snyder by Amberley Snyder

Book cover depicting an illustrated woman surrounded by trees and birds, titled "Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees."

Wangari Maathai: The woman who planted millions of trees by Franck Prévot

Illustrated cover with a person using binoculars, seeing chimpanzees; titled "THE WATCHER – Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps".

The watcher: Jane Goodall's life with the chimps by Jeanette Winter

Illustration of a woman giving water to a child with a desert backdrop, titled "The Water Lady" about aid in the Navajo Nation.

The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso helps a thirsty Navajo Nation by Alice B. McGinty

Cover of "When Pigasso Met Mootisse" by Nina Laden showing a pig and a bull with artistic themes.

When Pigasso met Mootisse by Nina Laden

Illustration of two children walking in a camp under a starry sky, with a "National Book Award Finalist" seal.

When stars are scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

Caricature of a smiling woman with a tiara, earrings, and a background suggesting royalty, including a palace and a statue.

Who is Queen Elizabeth II? by Megan Stine

An illustrated image of a woman on a bus, with text above her that reads "ROSA PARKS."

Who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott? Rosa Parks by Insha Fitzpatrick

Illustration of a person in pilot gear with a vintage airplane in the background.

Who was Amelia Earhart? by Kate Boehm

Illustration of a bearded man with a straw hat holding a paint palette and brushes, with nature in the background. Text "Claude Monet?"

Who was Claude Monet by Ann Waldron

Illustration of a man in traditional attire with a fur hat and a bear in the background.

Who was Davy Crockett? by Gail Herman

Illustration of an astronaut, rocket launch, and spacecraft with the label "Neil Armstrong."

Who was the first man on the moon? Neil Armstrong by Nathan Page

Illustration of a girl with a red bow, sitting, reading a braille book.

Who was Helen Keller? by Gare Thompson

Illustration of Martin Luther King, Jr. on a children's book cover titled "Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?"

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? by Lisbeth Kaiser

Illustration of a knighted figure before a royal person, surrounded by onlookers, labeled "Joan of Arc."

Who was the girl warrior of France? Joan of Arc by Sarah Winifred Searle

Illustration of a boxer with scenes of boxing and a cityscape, surrounded by a golden halo.

Who was the greatest? Muhammad Ali by Gabriel Soria

Caricature of a man resembling William Shakespeare with a quill, Elizabethan attire, and an old building in the background.

Who was William Shakespeare? by Celeste Davidson Mannis

Illustrated book cover featuring a man writing, candle, inkwell, and title "William Still and His Freedom Stories" by Don Tate.

William Still and his freedom stories: The father of the underground railroad by Don Tate

Book cover with title "Winston Churchill" and subtitle "Courage in the Face of Darkness." Features a portrait of a man and historical scenes.

Winston Churchill: Courage in the face of darkness by Joyce Claiborne-West

Illustrated portraits of notable women under the title "Women of Valor."

Women of valor : great women in history by PragerU

Illustration of a covered wagon with two children, promoting "The World of Little House" book about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life.

The world of little house by Carolyn Strom

Illustration of Japanese American children boarding a train, with a book title "Write to Me" overhead.

Write to me: Letters from Japanese American children to the librarian they left behind by Cynthia Grady

Book cover titled "Young, Gifted and Black" featuring illustrations of prominent figures.

Young, gifted and black: Meet 52 black heroes from past and present by Jamia Wilson

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