The president of the United States is considered the world's most powerful elected official. The United States Presidents series introduces the individuals who have held this important office. Each book explores on president's childhood, time in office, and accomplishments. Learn what it takes to be president, how a president is elected, and how the US government works. Discover history through the eyes of the leaders that shaped it in this exciting...

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

A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.

"In this companion to the Caldecott Honor- and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Trombone Shorty, join a young musician on a tour of his cherished hometown. After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, a boy called Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and to soak up some inspiration. Along the way, he'll meet people who have their own special wisdom to share...

How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures who swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and publisher her findings at a time when few women's contributions to science we acknowledged. Jeanne was persistent: when records of her research...

This title focuses on Neymar and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.-- Publisher's website.

Sally didn't just like science-she loved it. From a young age, she dared to dream about becoming an astronaut at a time when she didn't see astronauts who looked like her. Ready to shoot for the stars? Meet Sally Ride-the first American women to go to space.

Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and discoveries of the brilliant scientist Albert Einstein are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint...

This biography introduces readers to Mo Willems, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Knuffle Bunny books. Readers will learn about Willems's childhood in Louisiana through his years in New York and current family life in Massachusetts, his early interests in sculpture and cartooning, his experience working for Sesame Street, the creation of the Pigeon and the publication of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, as well as his latest projects,...

Part of the "5 Animals" series! Elephants are truly remarkable, unmistakable animals. Their huge size, giant ears, amazing trunk and incredible intelligence make them unique in the natural world. They are highly active, complex, wideranging animals who play a key role in the ecosystems they inhabit. 5 Elephants will provide you with some fascinating elephant facts and figures, as well as introduce you to some of the serious challenges that wild...