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Read true stories of historical figures, musicians, scientists, inventors, authors, artists, athletes, and trailblazers of all sorts!

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The Indestructible Tom Crean

The Indestructible Tom Crean

Heroic Explorer of the Antarctic

by Thermes, Jennifer

Book - 2023

This book shows the incredible true stories of Crean's time on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and others to go for help. This book shows the incredible true stories of Crean's time on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and others to go for help. Show less

This book shows the incredible true stories of Crean's time on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and others to go for help. This book shows the incredible true stories of Crean's time on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and others to go for help. Show less

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Courage in Her Cleats

Courage in Her Cleats

The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach

by Chaffee, Kim

Book - 2023

Abby Wambach didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer star. Abby Wambach didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer star. Show less

Abby Wambach didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer star. Abby Wambach didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer star. Show less

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The Corgi and the Queen

The Corgi and the Queen

by Perry, Caroline L.

Book - 2023

Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princess-hood to queendom. Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princess-hood to queendom. Show less

Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princess-hood to queendom. Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princess-hood to queendom. Show less

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The Brilliant Calculator

The Brilliant Calculator

How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America

by Lower, Jan

Book - 2023

This book tells the story of Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator- an accomplishment that helped her become of the first woman electrical engineer in America. This book tells the story of Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator- an accomplishment that helped her become of the first woman electrical engineer in America. Show less

This book tells the story of Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator- an accomplishment that helped her become of the first woman electrical engineer in America. This book tells the story of Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing calculator- an accomplishment that helped her become of the first woman electrical engineer in America. Show less

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Born Reading

Born Reading

20 Stories of Women Reading Their Way Into History

by Krull, Kathleen

Book - 2023

"Girls who read have become women who lead." From Cleopatra to Marley Dias, these entries, organized by birthdate, focus on a wide variety of women who stood out because they were empowered by a love of reading. "Girls who read have become women who lead." From Cleopatra to Marley Dias, these entries, organized by birthdate, focus on a wide variety of women who stood out because they were empowered by a love of reading. Show less

"Girls who read have become women who lead." From Cleopatra to Marley Dias, these entries, organized by birthdate, focus on a wide variety of women who stood out because they were empowered by a love of reading. "Girls who read have become women who lead." From Cleopatra to Marley Dias, these entries, organized by birthdate, focus on a wide variety of women who stood out because they were empowered by a love of reading. Show less

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The Bone Wars

The Bone Wars

The True Story of An Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils

by Kurtz, Jane

Book - 2023

The true story of the race between two paleontologists to find dinosaur fossils. They met, bonded over their shared love of fossils, and became friends. Until Marsh discovered an error in Cope's work, and the Bone Wars began! The true story of the race between two paleontologists to find dinosaur fossils. They met, bonded over their shared love of fossils, and became friends. Until Marsh discovered an error in Cope's work, and the Bone Wars began! Show less

The true story of the race between two paleontologists to find dinosaur fossils. They met, bonded over their shared love of fossils, and became friends. Until Marsh discovered an error in Cope's work, and the Bone Wars began! The true story of the race between two paleontologists to find dinosaur fossils. They met, bonded over their shared love of fossils, and became friends. Until Marsh discovered an error in Cope's work, and the Bone Wars began! Show less

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Black Swans

Black Swans

by Van der Linde, Laurel

Book - 2023

The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Show less

The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Show less

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All Rise

All Rise

The Story of Ketanji Brown Jackson

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2023

Ever since she was a child, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top. She learned the value of education from her parents. She didn't let anything stop her and rose from Harvard to federal judge to Supreme Court Justice. Ever since she was a child, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top. She learned the value of education from her parents. She didn't let anything stop her and rose from Harvard to federal judge to Supreme Court Justice. Show less

Ever since she was a child, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top. She learned the value of education from her parents. She didn't let anything stop her and rose from Harvard to federal judge to Supreme Court Justice. Ever since she was a child, Ketanji Brown Jackson rose to the top. She learned the value of education from her parents. She didn't let anything stop her and rose from Harvard to federal judge to Supreme Court Justice. Show less

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Alice Wong

Alice Wong

by Hawley, Erin

Book - 2024

"Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way. "Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way. Show less

"Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way. "Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way. Show less

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One Wish

One Wish

Fatima Al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University

by Yuksel, M. O.

Book - 2022

The story of Fatima al-Fihri, a trailblazing woman who founded the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world. She wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted. The story of Fatima al-Fihri, a trailblazing woman who founded the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world. She wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted. Show less

The story of Fatima al-Fihri, a trailblazing woman who founded the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world. She wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted. The story of Fatima al-Fihri, a trailblazing woman who founded the oldest existing and continually operating university in the world. She wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted. Show less

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Call Me Miss Hamilton

Call Me Miss Hamilton

One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2022

This tells the story of Mary Hamilton who was found to be in contempt of court when she would not respond to questions from an Alabama judge who used only her first name while calling white people Mr., Mrs., or Miss. This tells the story of Mary Hamilton who was found to be in contempt of court when she would not respond to questions from an Alabama judge who used only her first name while calling white people Mr., Mrs., or Miss. Show less

This tells the story of Mary Hamilton who was found to be in contempt of court when she would not respond to questions from an Alabama judge who used only her first name while calling white people Mr., Mrs., or Miss. This tells the story of Mary Hamilton who was found to be in contempt of court when she would not respond to questions from an Alabama judge who used only her first name while calling white people Mr., Mrs., or Miss. Show less

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I Am An American

I Am An American

The Wong Kim Ark Story

by Brockenbrough, Martha

Book - 2021

A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen. A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen. Show less

A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen. A timely and important picture book that introduces readers to Wong Kim Ark, who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen. Show less

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Song for Jimi

Song for Jimi

The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix

by Smith, Charles R.

Book - 2021

The story of guitarist Jimi Hendrix's career told in verse. The story of guitarist Jimi Hendrix's career told in verse. Show less

The story of guitarist Jimi Hendrix's career told in verse. The story of guitarist Jimi Hendrix's career told in verse. Show less

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Make Meatballs Sing

Make Meatballs Sing

The Life & Art of Corita Kent

by Burgess, Matthew

Book - 2021

Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. Show less

Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. Show less

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Paper Son

Paper Son

The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist

by Leung, Julie

Book - 2019

An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. Show less

An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. An inspiring picture-book biography of animator Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. Show less

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Dancing Hands

Dancing Hands

How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2019

Teresa, a young pianist, was forced to flee to the US after a revolution in Venezuela. But this was during the US Civil War. She kept playing and eventually President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Teresa, a young pianist, was forced to flee to the US after a revolution in Venezuela. But this was during the US Civil War. She kept playing and eventually President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Show less

Teresa, a young pianist, was forced to flee to the US after a revolution in Venezuela. But this was during the US Civil War. She kept playing and eventually President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Teresa, a young pianist, was forced to flee to the US after a revolution in Venezuela. But this was during the US Civil War. She kept playing and eventually President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Show less

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Rise

Rise

From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou

by Hegedus, Bethany

Book - 2019

African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou transformed a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Poet of the people! African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou transformed a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Poet of the people! Show less

African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou transformed a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Poet of the people! African American writer, performer, and activist Maya Angelou transformed a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime. Poet of the people! Show less

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Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

by Wallmark, Laurie

Book - 2019

Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated on a technology called frequency hopping, designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedos. Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated on a technology called frequency hopping, designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedos. Show less

Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated on a technology called frequency hopping, designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedos. Hedy Lamarr became a movie legend, but her true loves were always science and engineering. During World War II, Hedy collaborated on a technology called frequency hopping, designed to prevent the enemy from jamming torpedos. Show less

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Hammering for Freedom

Hammering for Freedom

The William Lewis Story

by Hubbard, Rita L.

Book - 2018

The story of William Lewis, a blacksmith from Tennessee who rented himself to earn money to buy his family out of slavery. The story of William Lewis, a blacksmith from Tennessee who rented himself to earn money to buy his family out of slavery. Show less

The story of William Lewis, a blacksmith from Tennessee who rented himself to earn money to buy his family out of slavery. The story of William Lewis, a blacksmith from Tennessee who rented himself to earn money to buy his family out of slavery. Show less

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Grandad Mandela

Grandad Mandela

by Mandela, Zindzi

Book - 2018

The great-grandchildren of Nelson Mandela ask their grandmother fifteen questions about the former South African president, from his activism work, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his time in prison. The great-grandchildren of Nelson Mandela ask their grandmother fifteen questions about the former South African president, from his activism work, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his time in prison. Show less

The great-grandchildren of Nelson Mandela ask their grandmother fifteen questions about the former South African president, from his activism work, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his time in prison. The great-grandchildren of Nelson Mandela ask their grandmother fifteen questions about the former South African president, from his activism work, his Nobel Peace Prize, and his time in prison. Show less

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The Golden Thread

The Golden Thread

A Song for Pete Seeger

by Meloy, Colin

Book - 2018

Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music. Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music. Show less

Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music. Pete Seeger once sang that if he had a golden thread, he would use it to weave people from all over the world to one another. That golden thread, for Pete, was music. Show less

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Libba

Libba

The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten

by Veirs, Laura

Book - 2018

Elizabeth was a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her. But she flipped that guitar and taught herself how to play it anyway! Elizabeth was a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her. But she flipped that guitar and taught herself how to play it anyway! Show less

Elizabeth was a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her. But she flipped that guitar and taught herself how to play it anyway! Elizabeth was a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her. But she flipped that guitar and taught herself how to play it anyway! Show less

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Malala

Malala

Activist for Girls' Education

by Frier, Raphaële

Book - 2017

Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls. Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls. Show less

Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls. Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls. Show less

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A Boy, A Mouse, and A Spider

A Boy, A Mouse, and A Spider

The Story of E.B. White

by Herkert, Barbara

Book - 2017

When E.B. White was a boy, he had a love of animals. Later, when he left his city life for a farm, he filled his stories with a mouse, a pig, and a spider. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web are beloved classics. When E.B. White was a boy, he had a love of animals. Later, when he left his city life for a farm, he filled his stories with a mouse, a pig, and a spider. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web are beloved classics. Show less

When E.B. White was a boy, he had a love of animals. Later, when he left his city life for a farm, he filled his stories with a mouse, a pig, and a spider. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web are beloved classics. When E.B. White was a boy, he had a love of animals. Later, when he left his city life for a farm, he filled his stories with a mouse, a pig, and a spider. Today, Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web are beloved classics. Show less

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Caroline's Comets

Caroline's Comets

A True Story

by McCully, Emily Arnold

Book - 2017

In 1786, Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet. Also the first woman ever to be paid for scientific research, her story is brought to life through words, including excerpts from her diary, and pictures. In 1786, Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet. Also the first woman ever to be paid for scientific research, her story is brought to life through words, including excerpts from her diary, and pictures. Show less

In 1786, Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet. Also the first woman ever to be paid for scientific research, her story is brought to life through words, including excerpts from her diary, and pictures. In 1786, Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet. Also the first woman ever to be paid for scientific research, her story is brought to life through words, including excerpts from her diary, and pictures. Show less

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