Brave. Bold. Fierce. First. These 16 impressive Native Americans will inspire you to dream big and make the world a better place.

Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.

Discover 14 powerful women who made a big impact! Women have always accomplished big things, but history books don't always teach you about them. This book for kids ages 3 to 5 is filled with the stories of strong women who used their unique gifts to make the world a better place for future generations-including you! Women from all walks of life explore the inspirational lives and accomplishments of diverse women like Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman,...

Introduce kids to the NBA and WNBA’s most outstanding players with sports biographies for ages 8 to 12 Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes rising above adversity to shine on the court. Bursting with incredible stats and unmatched feats for some of the greatest players in each position, this lineup of inspirational basketball biographies shows kids what it takes to be a real MVP. What sets this sports book apart...

A profound remembrance of a life of greatness cut short In 20 seasons in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, Kobe Bryant ascended from teenaged rookie to 18-time all-star and five-time NBA champion. The superstar known as The Black Mamba left his mark on basketball and popular culture as a fierce competitor who inspired those around him and never settled for less than the best. These moments and memories are collected in Kobe Bryant: A Tribute to the Basketball...

“What is it about birthdays―especially those that end in zero?” The anticipation of her sixtieth birthday motivated Becky Blue to delve into the magic and mystery of her own “more days.” Could she free herself from the world’s well-worn view of aging and instead embrace a fresh outlook, full of surprises and serendipity? Could she leave the worry and find the wonder? Turning follows Blue as she sets sail on her own aging journey and challenges...

A spirited portrait of twentieth-century war correspondent Maggie Higgins and her tenacious fight to the top in a male-dominated profession. Marguerite Higgins was both the scourge and envy of the journalistic world. A longtime reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, she first catapulted to fame with her dramatic account of the liberation of Dachau at the end of World War II. Brash, beautiful, ruthlessly competitive, and sexually adventurous,...

Who inspires you? Who do you think has changed the world?... For better or worse? Throughout history, there have been those whose extraordinary ideas have shaped today's world. Essential Lives offers access to these incredible individuals and their stories. Learn about their families and education backgrounds. Study what inspired them. Read how they overcame challenges and persevered through failure to impact humanity. Delve in and discover how...

The first biography of pioneering photojournalist Dickey Chapelle, who from World War II through the early days of Vietnam got her story by any means necessary as one of the first female war correspondents. I side with prisoners against guards, enlisted men against officers, weakness against power. From the beginning of World War II through the early days of Vietnam, groundbreaking female photojournalist and war correspondent Dickey Chapelle chased...

A riveting work about the woman who sacrificed her future for one of the most famous writers of the twentieth century and a probing look at what it means to be a wife and a writer in the modern world. Looking for wonder and some reprieve from the everyday, award-winning writer Anna Funder slips into the pages of her hero George Orwell. As she watches him create his writing self, she tries to remember her own. When she uncovers his forgotten wife,...