Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost a century after she began writing them. Now young readers will see just how similar Laura's true-life story was to her books. Born in 1867 in the "Big Woods" in Wisconsin, Laura experienced both the hardship and the adventure of living on the frontier. Her life and times are captured in engaging text and 80 black-and-white illustrations....

From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this book details Mister Rogers's quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly.

In 2022, Nathan Chen won the gold medal in men's figure skating. Nicknamed the "Quad King," Nathan is known for his thrilling quadruple jumps on the ice and is considered one of the greatest male figure skaters of all time. Learn all about Nathan's life from his childhood hobbies of ballet and gymnastics to his recent graduation from Yale University in this inspiring book for young readers!

"Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move. With such a welcoming personality and immense talent,...

Jim Thorpe played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. He was not only a sports icon but also the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States.

Juliette Gordon Low was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but she preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912.

"A picture book biography of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"--

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong describes his participation in two Iditarods and countless survival-testing sports with the help of a menagerie of clever and loyal animal companions.