Helen Keller's Teacher

Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other international innovators.

Virginia Oliver was over 100 years old—105 to be specific. And she was still out on the water catching lobsters! People all over Maine admired her, and locals lovingly called her the “Lobster Lady.” Virginia grew up in Rockland, Maine, and she hauled lobster traps for more than 93 years.

Bear knows from his sister exactly what to expect at school, but when the new teacher does things...

This collection features brand-new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and...

What is a frindle? According to Nick Allen, it's a new name for a pen. Soon Nick's friends are using...

Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...

An introduction to the life of the young seventeenth-century Native American woman who befriended...

This book tells the story of Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated entertainer, author, businesswoman, and literacy advocate.

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such...

This biography introduces readers to Frances Perkins, the first woman ever to serve in a U.S. Cabinet. As Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Perkins helped shape the New Deal and championed workers’ rights, social justice, and economic security at a pivotal moment in American history.

A book for beginner readers—each page shows a unique part of the White House using all the colors of...

When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what...