6 best-selling nonfiction books like A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon by Suzanne Slade

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A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon

By: Suzanne Slade

4.39

Format: 40 pages, ebook

The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film …

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1. It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

By: Hillary Rodham Clinton

3.66

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

The First Lady shares her observations on the needs of children and families in the modern, fragmen… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
"Home is a child's first and most important classroom."

-Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

"In times of profound and overwhelming social change like the present, however, extreme views hold out the appeal of simplicity. By ignoring the complexity of the forces that shape our personal and co…"

-Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

"Our strength, in other words, has rested in our determination to reject simplistic absolutes and to redefine and revitalize a productive middle ground, relinquishing outdated solutions and embracing …"

-Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

"Let us admit that some government programs and personnel are efficient and effective, and others are not. Let us acknowledge that when it comes to the treatment of children, some individuals are evil…"

-Hillary Rodham Clinton, It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

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2. First Term at Malory Towers (Malory Towers, #1)

By: Enid Blyton

4.13

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Darrell Rivers begins her happy life at Malory Towers two terms later than the other girls, but she… read more

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  • childrens

3. My New Friend Is So Fun! (Elephant & Piggie, #21)

By: Mo Willems

3.67

Format: 244 pages, Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Pi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

4. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

By: Dan Santat

3.95

Format: 620 pages, Hardcover

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently wai… read more

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5. A Big Guy Took My Ball! (Elephant & Piggie, #19)

By: Mo Willems

3.85

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Pi… read more

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6. Snowflakes Fall

By: Steven Kellogg , Patricia MacLachlan

4.36

Format: 189 pages, ebook

In Snowflakes Fall,Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg por… read more

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7. Ten Little Caterpillars

By: Lois Ehlert , Bill Martin Jr.

3.80

Format: 212 pages, Hardcover

Ten little caterpillars are out and about in our big, wide world--come join them! You never know wh… read more

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8. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. A Work in Progress

By: Jarrett Lerner

4.40

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and “perceptive” ( Publishers Weekly , starr… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise

14. Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

By: Anika Aldamuy Denise

4.43

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Follow la vida y legado of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. When … read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
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15. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

By: Kerascoët

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Library Binding

This picture book tells the story of an elementary school girl named Vanessa who is bullied and a f… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1

By: Kaz Windness

4.39

Format: 64 pages, Kindle Edition

Worm and Caterpillar are friends—best friends. Worm loves how they are just alike, but Caterpillar … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Mae Among the Stars

By: Roda Ahmed

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. When L… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • space
  • science
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19. Greta and the Giants

By: Zoë Tucker

4.14

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

This picture book tells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg—the Swedish teenager … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon

By: Suzanne Slade

4.39

Format: 40 pages, ebook

The inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson--made famous by the award-winning film … read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • space
  • science
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21. Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin

By: Michelle Meadows

4.24

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate James Baldwin’s one-hundredth birthday anniversary with the first-ever illustrated biogra… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american

17 best-selling childrens books like A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon by Suzanne Slade

Transform Your Habits

It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us

Hillary Rodham Clinton

3.66

Transform Your Habits

First Term at Malory Towers (Malory Towers, #1)

Enid Blyton

4.13

My New Friend Is So Fun! (Elephant & Piggie, #21)

Mo Willems

3.67

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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18 Best fiction books like Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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