In this story inspired by the many African American pioneers who forged new communities in the Midwest following the Civil War, young Dede’s hardworking family leaves behind a life of indentured servitude for the promise of free... Read More

Dawn breaks in a brilliant display of color and light as “the Painter” adds a splash of pink and a dash of yellow to the delight of a variety of silhouetted families greeting the early morning. Look for over a dozen hidden... Read More

View Ernest Shackleton’s famous Antarctic expedition through the eyes of an elementary schooler snowbound the day before his big “All About Explorers” project is due. Taking on the role of captain and assigning the rest of the... Read More

Known throughout Asia as the Buddha’s helper, Guan Yin has many names and faces, and she is always there to help in times of need. Discover the goddess of mercy in this retelling of the Lotus Sutra. Learn how to recite her name to... Read More

Rosa’s dinosaur action figures run, fly, gather sticks, sit on eggs, splash around in the bathtub, and even listen to bedtime stories, encouraging creative play in young paleontologists everywhere. In a pretty purple dress and... Read More

From the compound, pixelated vision of a bee to an eagle’s sharp gaze or a chameleon’s unique dexterity, explore the science of vision in a fun and fascinating look at some of nature’s most unique optics. Compare with human eyes... Read More

The story of Jane Goodall, famous for her groundbreaking work with primates, begins with a stuffed chimpanzee and bedtime stories full of adventure. In this engaging biography of a young girl inspired to venture into the jungles of... Read More

Three academics delve into the history of the environment in the solidly researched, expertly written "The Environment". Though “the environment” is a term frequently bandied about by activists, scientists, and journalists, even its... Read More