Mumbet, a Massachusetts slave, embodies the struggle for freedom during a time when the ideals of liberty were championed by the Founding Fathers. Determined to escape the bonds of slavery, she bravely challenges her wealthy owner in a fight for her rights. This picture book biography highlights her inspiring journey and significant contributions to the movement against slavery, offering a unique perspective on the quest for independence that resonates with themes of courage and justice.
Based on a true story over 500 years old, this is the story of Katje, the windmill cat, who lives with the miller. When he gets married Katje is driven from the house, and moves into the windmill. When a storm breaks the dyke, Katje performs an extraordinary feat of courage, and is welcomed home.
The Story of Jeannette Rankin
Focusing on activism and determination, the narrative follows Jeannette Rankin, who, driven by her experiences with poverty, became a prominent advocate for children's rights and women's suffrage in the early 20th century. Despite societal limitations on women, she took charge of her mission, ultimately leading to her historic election as the first woman in Congress from Montana. Her journey highlights themes of empowerment, social justice, and the struggle for equality in a transformative era.
Exploring the humorous and intriguing relationships in nature, this book introduces readers to animal communities through relatable concepts of family, friends, and neighbors. With stunning, lifelike illustrations and straightforward text, it serves as an engaging entry point into understanding cooperation among various species, making it both educational and visually appealing for young readers.
How did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben’s political awakening. Famous founding father Benjamin Franklin was a proud subject of the British Empire—until he wasn’t. It took nearly seventy years and seven not-so-easy steps to turn Benjamin Franklin from a loyal British subject to a British traitor—and a fired-up American revolutionary. In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both between the colonies and with Great Britain, he becomes more and more convinced that independence for the American colonies is the way forward. Illustrated throughout with art by noted New Yorker cartoonist and illustrator John O’Brien and sprinkled with quotations from Franklin, this unfamiliar story of a familiar figure in American history will surprise and delight young readers.