Billie Jean King is not only a tennis superstar. She is also an advocate for equal rights in sports. Throughout her career, she fought against unfair pay and unequal opportunities for women.… More →
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From a young age, Wilma Rudolph faced many challenges. A childhood polio survivor, she was unable to walk without support for many years. In the segregated South, her family faced many… More →
Secretariat was a champion racehorse! His journey to the Triple Crown is one of the most famous stories in racing history. In this graphic nonfiction title, young readers explore the horse’s… More →
In the early 1960s, Betty and Barney Hill had a wild story to tell: they believed they were abducted by aliens! This graphic narrative tells their story, from the night of the abduction to… More →
An ordinary day turns disastrous as a regular training flight disappears. But what could have caused the crew to be so confused? This graphic narrative explores the most famous disappearance… More →
Strange sightings around the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia set off a town-wide hunt for the flying ?Mothman? with glowing red eyes. What was this creature, and what did its… More →
Firefighters are brave in the face of danger. They must be strong and alert to get their work done. Firefighters rush into action to put out fires. They search burning buildings to make sure… More →
Nikki Grimes is a proud Coretta Scott King Award winner. She has always been intentional about focusing her novels and poetry on the experiences of African Americans just like her. Young… More →
Relatable characters are the stars of Christopher Paul Curtis works. He never wants children, especially African-American children, to struggle to connect with books. That was the challenge… More →
Starting at the age of six, J.K. Rowling knew she wanted to be an author. Her eventual creation of Harry Potter and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sent Rowling into immediate… More →
Known for writing Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein wrote stories, poetry, and even music. Silverstein was a busy man, offering soundtracks to motion pictures and… More →
Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about these iconic… More →