Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Barack Obama is the story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anyb…

Writers and Their Tall Tales

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Ocean adventure!

Joshua Slocum sailed around the world on his own. Follow his journey and read about how he dealt with pirates, storms and a hungry goat.'

Natsir: Politik Santun di Antara Dua Rezim (Seri Buku TEMPO: Tokoh Islam di A…

Hidupnya tak terlalu berwarna. Apalagi penuh kejutan ala kisah Hollywood: perjuangan, petualangan, cinta, perselingkuhan, gaya yang flamboyan, dan akhir yang di luar dugaan, klimaks. Ia menarik karena santun, bersih, konsisten, toleran, tapi teguh berpendirian. Satu teladan yang jarang. Mohammad Natsir orang yang puritan. Tapi kadang kala orang yang lurus bukan tak menarik. Hidupnya tak berw…

Who is J.K Rowling

Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's true-life, rags-to-riches story is as compelling as the world of Hogwarts that she created. T…

Who Was john F. Kennedy?

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark on the American consciousness and now is profiled in our Who Was...? series. Included are 100 black-and…

Who was King Tut?

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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixt…

World History Biographies: Alexander: The Boy Soldier Who Conquered the World…

Now in paperback: This concise, visual biography of one of the world's most fascinating historical figures, engages kids by using colorful photographs, illustrations, maps, and archival objects, as well as lively narrative. Using period artwork, primary source accounts, photographs, artifacts and a lively, engaging text, this book examines the life of Alexander the Great, from his childhood …

World History Biographies: Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed the Course of S…

"This short book is written in a clear, readable style, detailing the events of Marie’s life that will be of interest to teen readers... It will be an excellent and accessible resource for libraries. Readers will find the prose engaging and Marie’s story interesting and inspiring." —VOYA National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org…