Illustrated children's book about a young African American girl and her family who leave their sharecropping farm in the South to move to New York City as part of the Great Migration northward in search of better opportunity.

"In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered...

"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse. An evocative poem and opulent watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her larger than life.

"Explore the life and achievements of Rachel Carson. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of this ground-breaking scientist who worked to protect the Earth."--

Simple text and photographs explore the life and achievements of the Wright brothers, the famous inventors of the airplane.

"Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E.B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he...

"Describes the life and work of astronaut John 'Danny' Olivas"--Provided by the publisher.

"Describes the life and work of civil rights leader Hector P. Garcia"--Provided by the publisher.

"Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief biography of Serena Williams"--Provided by publisher.