Readers discover how Goodall's childhood love for animals leads to a lifetime of studying chimps and advocating for animal rights. After receiving a stuffed chimpanzee from her father, Jane becomes fascinated with observing animals. Years later, she studies wild chimps in the Tanzanian forest. She records previously unknown similarities between humans and chimpanzees that will change the scientific community.

Readers can follow along as Jane takes her new-found knowledge to advocate for the well-being of chimps and become a world-renowned animal rights activist.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.

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• Author: Heather Alexander
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 112
• ISBN-13: 9781454961703

In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt--from mummies, pets, and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been discovered--before using the sturdy card stencils and dictionary to create secret messages.

Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs, measure your height in Egyptian hands, and even write a spooky spell!

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• Author: Tegen Evans
• Publisher: Nosy Crow
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 32
• ISBN-13: 9798887772394

Discovered in the attic where she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.

In 1942, as Nazis occupied Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the secret upstairs rooms of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.

In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, Anne’s account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.

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• Author: Anne Frank
• Publisher: Bantam
• Print Type: Mass Media Paperback
• Page Count: 400 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-0553577129

Sam is concerned about keeping things orderly and “cool” at school.
She thinks people need to have a tough skin in order to fit in and withstand others’ meanness and lack of cooperation.
Sam teases her free-spirited classmate Luisa and enlists a friend, Jayla, to help.
But when Sam is confronted by a concerned teacher about her bullying, and Jayla turns on Sam and befriends Luisa, Sam begins to show some heart and rethink her treatment of others.

These three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders’ perspectives.
Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in Weird!
Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare!
And in Tough!, Sam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying.
Part of the Bully Free Kids™ line.

"This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. I found it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty."—Laverne Cox (who plays Sophia in “Orange Is the New Black”)

From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body.
She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing.
This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way.

Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.

Go behind the iconic self-portrait and discover the life and times of Frida Kahlo through ten colorful stories of her life as an artist and activist. Readers get an in depth look into Kahlo's childhood in Mexico through her rise as an artist, a political and social activist, and an inspirational educator.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5 Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.

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• Author: Stephen Krensky
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 112
• ISBN-13: 9781454961680

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Taylor never lets anything hold her back from creating music she loves.

With full-color illustrations on every page, Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography brings her story to life—from her childhood living on a Christmas tree farm, where she discovered her passion for songwriting, to her early days on Nashville’s Music Row and her rise as one of the biggest stars in pop music. When you’re Taylor Swift, the sky’s the limit!

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• Author: Wendy Loggia
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 24
• ISBN-13: 9780593566718

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé continues to inspire and demonstrate that dreams—no matter how big—can be achieved through hard work and determination. Michelle Obama has called her a "role model for us all."

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• Author: Lavaille Lavette
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 24
• ISBN-13: 9780593568125

Leonardo loves learning about the world around him and develops his own style of drawing called "knowing how to see." He creates thousands of drawings in his quest to understand the world. From far and wide, wealthy patrons ask Leonardo to paint their portraits or create inventions to make their cities safer. When the city of Venice is attacked by sea, who do they ask to help them in their time of need? Leonardo! When the Duke of Milan wants a mural in his new church, who does he ask to paint it? Leonardo!

Through his impressive artistic talent and scientific curiosity, Leonardo's contributions permanently change how people view the world.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand alone-stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.

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• Author: Wil Mara
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 112
• ISBN-13: 9781454961697

Hello, darling neighbors! It's me, Venus!

Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative picture book. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm – no moons, no rings, and a spin that's all her own!

Inside VENUS!, young readers will:

• Hear directly from Venus: Stacy McAnulty's signature humor shines as Venus playfully shares fascinating facts about herself.
• Marvel at Stevie Lewis's vibrant art: The illustrations bring Venus's dazzling personality and unique characteristics to life on every page.
• Learn about planetary science in an engaging way: Discover key features of Venus in a lighthearted and memorable manner.
• Continue their cosmic journey: Perfect for fans of the Our Universe series, VENUS! is a delightful companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

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• Author: Stacy McAnulty
• Publisher: Odd Dot
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 40
• ISBN-13: 9781250334473

As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated.
When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words.
He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what was right.
He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:

• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies:Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dreams of a better future propelled him into action.

Fresh off of her summer of historic Olympic records, meet Simone Biles: the girl who loved gymnastics so much that she changed the sport for the better.

Simone wants to be the best at gymnastics, so she practices and practices and practices. Finally, her efforts pay off and she wins her first Olympic gold medal! But, she doesn't stop there. Simone keeps practicing and improving her skills, winning more and more Olympic medals. She even invents new skills, ones that are named after her that nobody else is able to accomplish.

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• Author: Ebony Joy Wilkins
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Print Type: Hardcover
• Page Count: 112
• ISBN-13: 9781454961710

"I come from a country that was created at midnight. When I almost died it was just after midday."

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out.
Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price.
She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive.

Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York.
At sixteen, she became a global symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I AM MALALA is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls' education, of a father who, himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons.

I AM MALALA will make you believe in the power of one person's voice to inspire change in the world.