Books like Smart About the Presidents (Smart About History)
Award winning
Messy Bessey (Revised Edition) (A Rookie Reader)
Patricia C. Mckissack, Dana Regan, Fredrick McKissack, 1987
31 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, vibrant illustrations.
Teaches responsibility through relatable storytelling.
Encourages organizational skills in young readers.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Messy Bessey (Revised Edition) (A Rookie Reader)
Patricia C. Mckissack, Dana Regan, Fredrick McKissack, 1987
Award winning
Princess for a Day (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers creativity through imaginative play.
Boosts self-esteem with relatable, inspiring protagonist.
Encourages empathy and social skills development.
Perfect for advancing young readers' literacy.
Princess for a Day (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 1998
Award winning
Bus Route to Boston
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid, engaging storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Strong, relatable characters enhance emotional connections.
Encourages understanding of diverse cultures and communities.
Promotes family bonding through shared reading moments.
Bus Route to Boston
Maryann Cocca-Leffler, 2000
Award winning
Felix and the 400 Frogs (Step into Reading, Step 3, paper)
Jon Buller, Susan Schade, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Boosts literacy through engaging and repetitive sentence structures.
Enhances understanding of nature and animal behavior.
Encourages persistence and curiosity in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading time with parents.
Felix and the 400 Frogs (Step into Reading, Step 3, paper)
Jon Buller, Susan Schade, 1996
Award winning
20,000 Baseball Cards Under the Sea (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)
Jon Buller, Susan Schade, 1991
48 pages
Why to read
Imaginative adventure blending sports and underwater exploration.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances reading skills and vocabulary for young readers.
Encourages curiosity and discovery through engaging narrative.
20,000 Baseball Cards Under the Sea (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)
Jon Buller, Susan Schade, 1991
She Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science from Ancient History to Today
Liz Lee Heinecke, 2024
112 pages
Why to read
Highlights 50 inspirational women in diverse STEM fields.
Empowers young girls to pursue science and technology careers.
Educates on historical and contemporary female STEM achievements.
Encourages curiosity and perseverance in children’s learning journeys.
She Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science from Ancient History to Today
Liz Lee Heinecke, 2024
Award winning
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Inspiring true story of courage and resilience.
Highlights the power of compassion and heroism.
Educational content on historical events, promotes awareness.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued
Peter Sís, 2021
Award winning
Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Explores cultural significance of blue in a captivating way.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations and rich storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about history and color symbolism.
Supports understanding of diversity through color exploration.
