Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker
By: Mara Rockliff
4.30
Format: 60 pages, Hardcover
Meet Alice Guy-Blaché. She made movies—some of the very first movies, and some of the most exciting…
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1. The Polar Express
By: Chris Van Allsburg
4.32
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.”… read more
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"The bell still rings for all who truly believe"-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express
"Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express
"At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've gro…"-Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express
2. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
By: Jess Keating , Marta Álvarez Miguéns
3.00
Format: 126 pages,
At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Batte… read more
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- nonfiction
- picture books
- biography
- childrens
3. The Girl Who Drank the Moon
By: Kelly Barnhill
4.12
Format: 388 pages, Hardcover
Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in th… read more
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"Sorrow is dangerous."-Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"Magic and madness are link after all."-Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"Death is always sudden, even when it isn't"-Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
"It was wrong not to be curious, it was wrong not to wonder."-Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon
4. That Book Woman
By: Heather Henson , David Small
4.19
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
Cal is not the readin' type. Living way high up in the Appalachian Mountains, he'd rather help Pap … read more
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- historical
- picture books
- childrens
5. Amazing Grace
By: Mary Hoffman , Caroline Binch
2.62
Format: None pages,
Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when… read more
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6. I Want My Hat Back
By: Jon Klassen
4.35
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The … read more
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"What if I never see it again? What if nobody ever finds it? My poor hat. I miss it so much."-Jon Klassen, I Want My Hat Back
7. The Monster at the End of this Book
By: Michael J. Smollin , Jon Stone
4.46
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
"On the first page, what did that say? Did that say there will be a Monster at the end of the book?… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
8. I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
By: Debbie Levy , None
4.07
Format: 253 pages, Hardcover
Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg--in the first picture book about h… read more
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9. Visiting Day
By: James E. Ransome , Jacqueline Woodson
4.02
Format: 982 pages, Hardcover
Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson has written a poignant picture book abou… read more
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10. Tomas and the Library Lady
By: Pat Mora , Raúl Colón
3.64
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team Tomas is a son of migrant w… read more
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11. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
By: LeUyen Pham , Deborah Heiligman
4.75
Format: 14 pages, Hardcover
Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of… read more
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12. The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, #1)
By: Peter Brown
4.05
Format: 12 pages, Hardcover
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild… read more
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13. 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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- picture books
- childrens
14. Sulwe
By: Lupita Nyong'o
4.66
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more
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- childrens
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe
15. This Book Is Banned
By: Raj Haldar
4.13
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irre… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
16. When Stars Are Scattered
By: Victoria Jamieson
4.62
Format: None pages, Audio CD
Heartbreak and hope exist together in this remarkable graphic novel about growing up in a refugee c… read more
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- biography
- childrens
"Pass or fail—I’ve done my best. It’s in God’s hands now."-Victoria Jamieson, When Stars Are Scattered
17. The Truth About Dragons
By: Julie Leung
4.38
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning auth… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
18. The Rock from the Sky
By: Jon Klassen
4.19
Format: 96 pages, Hardcover
Look up! Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
19. Ten Ways to Hear Snow
By: Cathy Camper
4.22
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and disco… read more
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- picture books
- childrens
20. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
4.48
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more
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- history
- childrens
- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
21. Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
By: Peter Sís
4.48
Format: 64 pages, Hardcover
In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Naz… read more
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- history
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- historical
- picture books
- nonfiction
22. Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did)
By: Ryan T. Higgins
4.34
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Norman is a porcupine. Mildred is a tree. Norman and Mildred are best friends. Just the two of them… read more
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- childrens
23. I Love You Like Yellow
By: Andrea Beaty
4.16
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vash… read more
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24. I Will Dance
By: Nancy Bo Flood
4.36
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
This poetic and uplifting picture book illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator… read more
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- art
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- childrens
25. Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (Volume 4) (People Who Shaped Our World)
By: Laurie Wallmark
4.24
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr! To … read more
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26. The Lost Girl
By: Anne Ursu
3.89
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
When you’re an identical twin, your story always starts with someone else. For Iris, that means her… read more
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27. To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights
By: Angela Dalton
4.36
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To Boldly Go tells the true story of N… read more
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28. Bartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero
By: Megan Hoyt
4.53
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
The true story of Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist and secret champion in the fight for Jewish live… read more
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29. Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
4.38
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the… read more
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30. Grow: Secrets of Our DNA (Our Natural World)
By: Nicola Davies
4.29
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Discover the wonders of DNA in a fascinating new book from the creators of the award-winning Tiny C… read more
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31. Lights! Camera! Alice!: The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker
By: Mara Rockliff
4.30
Format: 60 pages, Hardcover
Meet Alice Guy-Blaché. She made movies—some of the very first movies, and some of the most exciting… read more
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- film
- historical
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