10 must-read middle grade books like What Was the Harlem Renaissance? by Sherri L. Smith

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What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

By: Sherri L. Smith

4.12

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

In this book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series, learn how this vibrant Black neighborho…

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1. Who Was Rosa Parks?

By: Stephen Marchesi , Nancy Harrison , Yona Zeldis McDonough

4.29

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This … read more

Similar categories in Stephen Marchesi's Who Was Rosa Parks? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Anne Frank? by Nancy Harrison, Ann Abramson

2. Who Was Anne Frank?

By: Nancy Harrison , Ann Abramson

4.28

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But … read more

Similar categories in Nancy Harrison's Who Was Anne Frank? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • historical
  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of Who Was Queen Elizabeth I? by Nancy Harrison, June Eding

3. Who Was Queen Elizabeth I?

By: Nancy Harrison , June Eding

4.19

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Our bestselling series is fit for a queen! The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous… read more

Similar categories in Nancy Harrison's Who Was Queen Elizabeth I? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • historical
  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Bruce Lee? by Jim Gigliotti, John Hinderliter

4. Who Was Bruce Lee?

By: Jim Gigliotti , John Hinderliter

3.00

Format: 76 pages, Paperback

Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosop… read more

Similar categories in Jim Gigliotti's Who Was Bruce Lee? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1) by Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson, Georgina Ball

5. The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1)

By: Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson , Georgina Ball

5.00

Format: 303 pages, Hardcover

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In … read more

Similar categories in Lauren Tarshis's The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1) book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • historical
  • middle grade
Cover of Who Was Marie Curie? by Megan Stine, Ted Hammond

6. Who Was Marie Curie?

By: Megan Stine , Ted Hammond

3.91

Format: 736 pages, Paperback

Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only Univ… read more

Similar categories in Megan Stine's Who Was Marie Curie? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Betsy Ross? by Nancy Harrison, James Buckley Jr., John   O'Brien

7. Who Was Betsy Ross?

By: Nancy Harrison , James Buckley Jr. , John O'Brien

4.54

Format: None pages, Paperback

Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American… read more

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  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Alexander Hamilton? by Dede Putra, Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack

8. Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

By: Dede Putra , Meg Belviso , Pam Pollack

4.51

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical. Born in the British … read more

Similar categories in Dede Putra's Who Was Alexander Hamilton? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
  • history

9. Who Was Elvis Presley?

By: Nancy Harrison , John O'Brien , Geoff Edgers

4.36

Format: 189 pages, Paperback

Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for another addition to the Who Was...? series! The King… read more

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10. Who Was Harriet Tubman?

By: Nancy Harrison , Yona Zeldis McDonough

4.36

Format: None pages, Paperback

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; sh… read more

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11. Who Is Malala Yousafzai?

By: Andrew Thomson , None

3.79

Format: 477 pages, Paperback

Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed t… read more

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12. Who Was Frida Kahlo?

By: Sarah Fabiny , Jerry Hoare

2.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided h… read more

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13. Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe?

By: Dana Meachen Rau , Nancy Harrison

3.74

Format: 168 pages, Paperback

Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Sla… read more

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14. Who Was Frederick Douglass?

By: Nancy Harrison , April Jones Prince , Robert Squier

4.00

Format: 224 pages,

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15. Who was Roald Dahl?

By: Stephen Marchesi , Nancy Harrison , True Kelley

3.57

Format: 416 pages,

Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors eve… read more

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16. Who Was John F. Kennedy?

By: Nancy Harrison , Yona Zeldis McDonough , Jill Weber

4.62

Format: None pages, Paperback

The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-… read more

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17. Who Was Clara Barton?

By: Stephanie Spinner

3.42

Format: None pages, Paperback

Clarissa "Clara" Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. At… read more

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18. Who Was Susan B. Anthony?

By: Pam Pollack

4.08

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Susan B. Anthony may be an international icon but her campaign for women’s rights had personal root… read more

Similar categories in Pam Pollack's Who Was Susan B. Anthony? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of What Was the Harlem Renaissance? by Sherri L. Smith

19. What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

By: Sherri L. Smith

4.12

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

In this book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series, learn how this vibrant Black neighborho… read more

Similar categories in Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • music
  • history
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • nonfiction
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20. What Do We Know About the Winchester House?

By: Emma Carlson Berne

3.90

Format: 112 pages, Hardcover

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why wa… read more

Similar categories in Emma Carlson Berne's What Do We Know About the Winchester House? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • historical
  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
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21. Who Was E. B. White?

By: Gail Herman

4.24

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

An entertaining biography of the man behind Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web, two of the best love… read more

Similar categories in Gail Herman's Who Was E. B. White? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of What Do We Know About Crop Circles? (What Do We Know About?) by Ben Hubbard

22. What Do We Know About Crop Circles? (What Do We Know About?)

By: Ben Hubbard

3.93

Format: 112 pages, Kindle Edition

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are th… read more

Similar categories in Ben Hubbard's What Do We Know About Crop Circles? (What Do We Know About?) book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
Cover of What Is the Story of Willy Wonka? by Steve Korté

23. What Is the Story of Willy Wonka?

By: Steve Korté

3.96

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

#1 New York Times bestselling Who HQ series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characte… read more

Similar categories in Steve Korté's What Is the Story of Willy Wonka? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
Cover of What Do We Know About the Roswell Incident? by Ben Hubbard

24. What Do We Know About the Roswell Incident?

By: Ben Hubbard

3.70

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Will w… read more

Similar categories in Ben Hubbard's What Do We Know About the Roswell Incident? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • historical
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? by Patricia Brennan Demuth

25. Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

By: Patricia Brennan Demuth

4.47

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

You've probably seen her on T-shirts, mugs, and even tattoos. Now that famous face graces the cover… read more

Similar categories in Patricia Brennan Demuth's Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
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26. Who Was Johnny Cash?

By: Jim Gigliotti

4.22

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious Man in Black that we remember him as today? Find out in this … read more

Similar categories in Jim Gigliotti's Who Was Johnny Cash? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • music
  • nonfiction
  • history
Cover of Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Who Was?) by James Buckley Jr.

27. Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Who Was?)

By: James Buckley Jr.

4.29

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped th… read more

Similar categories in James Buckley Jr.'s Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Who Was?) book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • middle grade
  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was Walt Whitman? by Kirsten Anderson

28. Who Was Walt Whitman?

By: Kirsten Anderson

4.02

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this a… read more

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  • history
  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels) by Gabe Soria

29. Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels)

By: Gabe Soria

3.73

Format: 64 pages, Kindle Edition

"The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing th… read more

Similar categories in Gabe Soria's Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels) book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
Cover of Who Is Colin Kaepernick? (Who HQ Now) by Lakita Wilson

30. Who Is Colin Kaepernick? (Who HQ Now)

By: Lakita Wilson

4.04

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

Learn about the inspiring life and career of professional football player and activist Colin Kaeper… read more

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31. Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson?

By: Pam Pollack

4.16

Format: 112 pages, Hardcover

Discover how Neil deGrasse Tyson became one of the world’s most successful and well-known scientist… read more

Similar categories in Pam Pollack's Who Is Neil deGrasse Tyson? book and Sherri L. Smith's What Was the Harlem Renaissance?

  • nonfiction
  • middle grade

16 best-selling history books like What Was the Harlem Renaissance? by Sherri L. Smith

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Who Was Rosa Parks?

Stephen Marchesi , Nancy Harrison , Yona Zeldis McDonough

4.29

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Who Was Anne Frank?

Nancy Harrison , Ann Abramson

4.28

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Who Was Queen Elizabeth I?

Nancy Harrison , June Eding

4.19

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Who Was Bruce Lee?

Jim Gigliotti , John Hinderliter

3.00

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18 best-selling history books like Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg? by Patricia Brennan Demuth

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What Was the Boston Tea Party?

Kathleen Krull , James Bennett , Lauren Mortimer , James Bennett

4.09

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What Was the March on Washington?

Kathleen Krull , Tim Tomkinson

3.69

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What Were the Twin Towers?

Jim O'Connor , Ted Hammond

3.65

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What Is the Super Bowl?

Dina Anastasio , David Groff , None

3.80

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