Christine A Platt

"Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in...

Presents a brief, illustrated biography of Harriet Tubman and explores how she became a "shero"--a female hero--by first escaping slavery herself and then working with the Underground Railroad to help other slaves find their freedom.

Presents a brief, illustrated biography of Joan of Arc, discussing how she was born into France during English domination of her country and rose up to be a champion of God and to free the French. For this reason the authors call her a "shero," a female hero.

In this Northwest Coast Native American tale, shapeshifter Raven the Trickster must use all his crafty skills to stop an old man who has stolen the light from the world.

"Frankie wants to be just like her mama and namesake, Franklynn McKnight--an award-winning journalist. But sometimes, sharing her famous mama with the world is hard. Frankie, her teenage sister, Raven, and Papa all miss Mama when she leaves on assignment. Until Frankie has a great idea: with a little assistance from her closest friends--her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her cat, Nina Simone--she can make her own news show! And when she hears...

"It's a surprise visit! Ana & Andrew are excited when Grandma comes to visit. While she is there, the family tours the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and learns about important African American achievements." p. [4] of cover.

"It's the season's first snowfall! School is canceled, and Ana & Andrew play in the snow with their neighbors and learn to make snow ice cream. They save some snow cream in the freezer for their cousins in Trinidad who have never seen snow" -- Title page verso.

Ana and Andrew's parents grant permission for the siblings to get a pet. The pair researches possibilities and narrows it down to three, finally settling on a hamster. After they pick out their hamster at the local pet store, their parents help them name it after a famous African American track star.

Presents the Chinese folktale of twelve animals who race each other to determine who will be on the Chinese zodiac calendar. As they race, each animal's unique quality comes into play.