Relates the story of the author's grandparents and parents, who, though not famous, helped build the United States.

"Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush--what do these notable people have in common? They're all famous Texans, and just a few of the exciting people covered in this book. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about Texas's most important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts. Readers will enjoy learning about the qualities that make these Texans great. Colorful graphic organizers,...

This book profiles the accomplishments of twelve environmentalists from United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Traces the public and private life of the nation's first First Lady.

"The true story of Greta Thunberg's life and eco-activism that inspired a global movement to combat climate change"--

Nearly every day there's another news story, think piece, or pop cultural anecdote related to feminism and women's rights. Conversations around consent, equal pay, access to contraception, and a host of other issues are foremost topics of conversation in American media. And today's teens are encountering these issues from a different perspective than any generation has before-but what's often missing from the current discussion is an understanding...