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Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents on Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy—“the best family of all,” Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countryside, and a traveling family needs shelter. The Aldens take them in, and the strangers soon become friends. But things never stay the same at the farm, and the spring and summer bring events that will forever change their lives.

Every activist started out as a kid‚ and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems‚ often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., loved fashion and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.

Bach Bach has a dream. A big one. The kind that makes your feathers flutter. This piano-playing rooster accidentally lands in New York City just in time for the audition of a lifetime. Written by Jacob Tippett, illustrated by Lenka Knoetze, and read aloud by Elliott Sweeney. Bach Bach is a story...

Der Vater der Geschwister Juliana (12) und Julian (13) ist Geologe und nimmt in British Columbia an einem Forschungsprojekt teil. Im Norden der westkanadischen Provinz – weitab in der unberührten Wildnis – befindet sich der erloschene Vulkan Mount Thompson. Schon bald stellt sich heraus, dass der Vulkan in seinem Inneren ein unglaubliches Geheimnis birgt, ja geradezu eine wissenschaftliche Sensation!

Наконец-то наступило лето, самое чудесное время года! Оно пахнет солнцезащитным кремом и черешней. Конни счастлива, потому что теперь она может ходить босиком, купаться, кататься на велосипеде, ходить на экскурсии, есть мороженое и наслаждаться свежим воздухом.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Minnesota in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Minnesota? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Head to the home of country music in Nashville and hit the Opry House stage in this fascinating history of the longest-running radio show in America. Since 1925, radio listeners have enjoyed the music, comedy, and camaraderie of the Grand Ole Opry. Learn about how the Opry live show got its...

Roam the water with me. We are here to learn. Here to spin wisdom, to grow... Against a backdrop of a changed environment, an Elder leads a child along the waterways, sharing her People's knowledge and gathering community along the way.

Afloat is an uplifting and inspiring audiobook that uses the practice of weaving as a powerful metaphor for the honouring and teaching of First Nations wisdom, and the coming together of all people to survive, thrive and create a more hopeful future.

Join Southwind on an exhilarating journey across a magnificent land and see how we are all a part of something bigger! When Starboy notices the wind carrying the sweet scent of his mother’s favorite flower, he asks the Southwind where she has been. So many places, Southwind says, and happily...

In this picture book follow-up to A Map for Falasteen, young Falasteen journeys to Palestine for the first time, experiencing both the beauty and unexpected challenges of being in her homeland. Falasteen and her parents are on their way to Palestine just like Falasteen has always dreamed! First...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Louisiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Louisiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Kentucky in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Kentucky? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

In Ronald Takaki's multicultural masterwork, the story of America includes the Native, African, Irish, Jewish, Asian, and Latino people—and many more—who made America their home, and who often fought for rights now enjoyed by all. A Different Mirror for Young People is widely hailed as the most important resource to “teach [Americans] to value the nation's inescapable diversity" (New York Times Book Review) and has been adopted into middle and high school curricula around the country.

OTTO und seine Urlaubsfamilie erleben einen kunterbunten Reigen an Abenteuern: Detektivspielen mit Sherlock Holmes in London, campen auf den schönsten Küstenstellplätzen, Besuche von sagenhaften Burgruinen und Robin-Hood-Wäldern. Und natürlich dürfen die Queen, Teatime, Fish and Chips und die Beatles nicht fehlen.

A lyrical picture book biography of India's boxing champion Mary Kom--a young girl who followed her insticts and left her beloved village and family to pursue a career that would take her farther from home than she ever imagined. Mangte Chungnejang Kom (Mary Kom for short) was born to a poor...

This authentic, loving celebration of gratitude & community -- written by a citizen of the Cherokee nation -- follows celebrations and experiences through the seasons of a year underscoring the traditions and ways of Cherokee life.

Ciao! Enter the endearing world of Piccolo, a problem-solver whose optimism, boundless enthusiasm, and love of gelato inspires his animal friend community. Piccolo the stylish shrew is a list maker. On his list are all the favorite places he is eager to visit. As his day begins he runs into his...

A young Dominican girl is excited for her first Carnaval with her parents. Flor, Papi, and Mami zip through the streets! They're off to Carnaval! When they arrive, the plaza is bursting with sights and sounds—people shouting and laughing, fried food sizzles, and the aroma of funnel cake wafts...

The extraordinary biography of Salif Keïta, a Malian singer born with albinism, who overcame all odds to become a musical and social justice icon reminding all who hear his voice, they can accomplish anything. Salif Keïta was born in the Malian village Djoliba in West Africa. While his parents...

Brought to you by Puffin. A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about an UN-wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki. A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about a wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER...