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Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile Measure
750L
Summary
"Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States, and many people still say he was the most important president. Before he made history by ending slavery and reuniting America, Abraham was a hard-working kid who believed in equality for everyone. By learning as much as he could, he would help people and change the world for the better. Explore how Abraham went from a poor farm boy with a dream to one of the most powerful leaders in...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile Measure
680L
Summary
"Princess Diana was known as the "People's Princess" because she loved to be kind and generous to others. Before she made a big impact on the world, Diana was a thoughtful little girl who loved animals and ballet. Her life changed when she became royalty, but she never gave up her passion for helping people. Explore how Diana went from being a little girl growing up in England to one of the most famous women in the world, known especially for her...
2083) Albert Einstein
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Summary
You may already know that Albert Einstein was a scientist, but did you know he never wore socks? Or that he had a violin named Lina? This graphic retelling of Albert's story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from how gravity works to the importance of creative thinking.
2084) Nikola Tesla
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Summary
A graphic retelling of Tesla's story which gives children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up, whilst educating them on everything from alternating current to the power of the imagination. You may already know that Nikola Tesla was an electrical engineer, but did you know that he was born during a lightning storm? Or that he had a phobia of pearls?
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Summary
"Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. When a high school guidance counselor told her she should set her sights lower than Harvard, she decided to go to Harvard for college and law school. When she became a public defender and saw inequalities in the justice system, she used her legal skills to advocate for people who needed help, but couldn't afford an attorney. Ketanji's path to the Supreme Court was unique: She's the only...
2087) Jane Austen
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Summary
You may already know that Jane Austen was a writer, but did you know that she was one of eight children? Or that she brewed her own beer? A graphic retelling of Austen's story which gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up, whilst educating them on everything from Regency culture to the wonders of storytelling.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Summary
"Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir."--Provided by publisher
"Pedro/Peter Martín is a Mexikid, or a kid born in the U.S. to parents from Mexico, a kid who doesn't quite belong to either place. So he's not sure what to expect when his dad...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Summary
In this book, the first volume of a three-book series, our middle school protagonists Padmini, Sammy, Joe, and Tiana and their guide, Kenji, embark on an amazing journey through time to witness key events in AANHPI history. They witness the arrival of the "Manilamen" to the United States in the eighteenth century and fly through significant moments in the next 150 years. Fighting to Belong! helps new audiences young and old, AANHPI and non-AANHPI,...
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Lexile Measure
780L
Summary
Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, Ruby had a simple childhood. She was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Summary
"In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A pre-teen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times...
2092) Sylvia and Marsha start a revolution!: the story of the trans women of color who made LGBTQ+ history
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Appears on list
Summary
""Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry. This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender...
