juvenile literature

"America's 18th president was, and still is, well known for his efforts leading the North to victory during the American Civil War. But many stories surrounding Grant aren't actually true. For example, is it true that Grant was arrested for speeding in a horse-drawn carriage? Is it true that his middle name is actually Simpson? Readers will find the answers to these questions inside this detailed guide to Grant's life. The at-level text is paired with primary sources and a timeline of Grant's life to help make this book an immersive read"--.

"Sam Wilson is Captain America! Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice! Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!"--.

?U?nete a Ash en un trepidante viaje a trave?s del mundo Poke?mon y conoce a nuevos amigos y asombrosos Poke?mon por el camino! Viaja por ocho regiones como nunca lo has hecho: descubre lugares escondidos en la Regio?n de Kanto, nada en los grandes lagos de Johto, visita las islas de la Regio?n de Hoenn, divie?rtete y participa en los entretenidos festivales de Sinnoh, admira las ciudades vibrantes de Teselia, explora los castillos de Kalos, practica surf en Alola y prueba la riqui?sima comida de Galar. ?Adema?s, podra?s hacer un pequen?o tour por la nueva regio?n, Paldea! Explora ma?s de cien localizaciones, visita lugares increi?bles, descubre quie?n es quie?n y prepa?rate para conocer un sinfi?n de Poke?mon alla? donde vayas. Con Ash como gui?a de viaje, vive la aventura Poke?mon definitiva y conoce todas las curiosidades que hacen del mundo Poke?mon un lugar u?nico y especial.

"The soccer landscape has been defined in this era by a trio of iconic players-Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar-but now a mesmerizing young megastar has emerged, turning heads, trampling the record books, and seizing his place alongside the giants of the game. Kylian Mbappe?, raised in a low-income neighborhood in the shadows of Paris, has become one of France's most famous, beloved, and heroic figures. Bursting onto soccer's grandest stage as a teenager at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he did the unthinkable, scoring a goal in France's epic 4-2 win over Croatia in the title match. That fantastic feat linked him with arguably the greatest ever to play the game, legendary Brazilian striker Pele?, as the only two teenagers to ever score a goal in a World Cup championship match"--.

A biography of African-American baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who overcame the obstacle of racism in his life and career.

A biography of professional basketball player Lisa Leslie, covering her childhood, career, and more.

A biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, discussing his childhood, the Olympics, his activism and more.

"A biographical picture book about Clarence Tinker, a member of the Osage Nation, who endured abuse growing up at the hands of a boarding school and went on to serve in the United States Air Force in World War II"--.

"From relationships and makeup to divorce and disordered eating, Laurie Boyle Crompton recounts the humor and heartbreak of her coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and New York City during the 1970s and '80s."--.

"Malak is a little girl who lives in Gaza with her parents. She goes to school, plays in the ocean, and visits Sitti's house on Fridays. One day while she is in school, bombings begin. She spends the next 50 days at home with her parents worrying and feeling scared, until one day she picks up her paintbrush ... Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story is a unique children's picture book, written and illustrated by Palestinian artist, Malak Mattar. Reflecting her experiences of childhood in occupied Palestine, Malak's story brings warmth and wonder to children as it tells of her rebirth as an artist during the 2014 airstrikes on Gaza. It is the story of a young girl whose love for her family and discovery of art help her channel her fears and overcome traumas that few of us can imagine-traumas shared by countless children in Gaza and around the world"--.