Engage middle grade readers in grades 3-5 with these compelling nonfiction accounts and fictional explorations of family, adversity, and finding acceptance.
Cleopatra Edison Oliver has always been an entrepreneur, and she comes up with her best business idea yet: the finest "tooth-pulling" company in town.
A stirring, dramatic story of a young slave named Henry who mails himself to freedom.
In this story, told from a sister's point of view, we meet a family whose oldest son teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.
This 2007 Newbery Honor Book is a humorous and heartwarming debut about feeling different and finding acceptance.
A harmonious introduction to one of our country's most important singers - as envisioned by two of our industry's most important voices.
A boy visits friends in 13 different countries spanning all six populated continents. Along the way, he introduces readers to each friend's environment and customs.
Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's passion in life make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds.
Over the years, Wilma Rudolph overcame incredible odds to become one of the world's finest athletes.
The true story of the dedicated woman, Anne Sullivan Macy, who became Helen Keller's teacher and lifelong friend.
Grandma Gee recalls living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1960, when she was ten-years-old and protesting segregation.
A fitting tribute to "the King of the Keys" who proudly celebrated the history of African Americans from slavery to civil rights struggles.
Based on the life of All-Star NBA sensation Amar'e Stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today.
This dynamic reader tells the personal story of Anne Frank, whose diary is one of the most important books of the 20th century.
Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, has crafted a heartwarming, true story about growing up with her father.