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Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants...

Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants...

Born blind and poor, José Feliciano never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. Learn how José's blends of...

The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Mammals, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how mammals are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the...

The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Mammals, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how mammals are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the...

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the...

Who was Pauli Murray? Learn more about one of the most influential African American civil rights and gender equality activists in history in the Leaders Like Us children's book Pauli Murray. This...

Who was Pauli Murray? Learn more about one of the most influential African American civil rights and gender equality activists in history in the Leaders Like Us children's book Pauli Murray. This...

The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Fish, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how fish are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the...

The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Fish, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how fish are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the...

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us...

Plant roots are amazing! From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, roots are an essential part of plants. Some go deep below Earth's surface while others spread...

Plant roots are amazing! From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, roots are an essential part of plants. Some go deep below Earth's surface while others spread...

The book, Animals Have Classes Too!: Reptiles, introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how reptiles are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the...

Who was Sally Ride? Learn more about one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in the Leaders Like Us children's book Sally Ride. This exciting kid's book teaches your...

Who was Sally Ride? Learn more about one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in the Leaders Like Us children's book Sally Ride. This exciting kid's book teaches your...

As a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and helping people. Could she be both a doctor and an...

Why are those elephants following each other? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal societies. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Societies, you'll learn how guppies...

Why are those elephants following each other? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal societies. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Societies, you'll learn how guppies...

Soil hides most of the time, but it's important. Dig into the layers of soil and learn how it is made. Find out how soil helps plants and other living things thrive. Are you ready to get your hands...