Educational: History books

""Jordan Peele is a groundbreaking moviemaker. His unique horror films explore important issues while drawing huge...  Read More >>

This biography for early readers examines the life of Bruce Lee, an icon in martial arts cinema, in a simple, age-appropriate...  Read More >>

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""Oscar Micheaux is a groundbreaking moviemaker. He wrote, produced, and directed 44 movies at a time when Black...  Read More >>

""Father and son Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are groundbreaking moviemakers. They created unique films about Black...  Read More >>

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This biography for early readers examines the life of Muslim Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, in a simple, age-appropriate...  Read More >>

This biography for early readers examines the life of Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh in a simple, age-appropriate...  Read More >>

""Spike Lee is a groundbreaking moviemaker. While tackling important issues, he helped change the way Black stories...  Read More >>

This biography for early readers examines the life of Sequoyah, the first person to create Cherokee Syllabary, or...  Read More >>

""Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights for justice....  Read More >>

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This biography for early readers examines the life of famous Muslim architect Zaha Hadid in a simple, age-appropriate...  Read More >>

""Julie Dash is a groundbreaking moviemaker. She was the first Black woman to have her movie shown in theaters across...  Read More >>

""Industrial architecture includes structures where products are made or that support industry. This book showcases...  Read More >>

Reporters gathered in the rain to watch in awe as the Hindenburg was scheduled to touch down on May 6, 1937. Their...  Read More >>

This biography for early readers examines the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II, the former queen of England,...  Read More >>

In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria....  Read More >>

A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can decide how to survive one of history's biggest and deadliest...  Read More >>

On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri,...  Read More >>

English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three...  Read More >>

On May 6, 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the tallest point on Earth....  Read More >>

The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many...  Read More >>

Most people think of World War II battles raging in Europe and the Pacific. One lesser known, but very important,...  Read More >>