The United States has always been a nation of immigrants -- and now you can learn all about the amazing people who've helped shape it! Home of the Brave gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives of these incredible individuals, as well as their contributions to the American we know and love. From Levi Strauss to Madeleine Albright, discover how these dedicated and creative people made their mark -- and how you can follow in their footsteps....

Amazing stories of artists with a unique view of the world-for kids ages 8 to 12 Art makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place! Throughout history, all over the world, artists have created incredible pieces that inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. This collection of biographies for kids explores the accomplishments of 15 artists from long ago and today, and how their diverse experiences and beliefs brought their work...

Incredible stories of bold women from American history-for kids ages 8 to 12 All throughout history, American women have stood up for what's right, even when they weren't allowed to vote, have careers, or go to school. But throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many brave and smart women helped fight for equality. This biography collection for kids explores 15 of these women-including Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett-and how...

Stories of amazing Asian American women who broke barriers in science-for kids ages 8 to 12 Kazue Togasaki was one of the first Japanese American women to become a doctor. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese American physicist who worked on top-secret projects. Isabella Aiona Abbott became an expert on the marine plant life of her native Hawaii. Asian American women are a huge part of scientific discovery, and this collection of biographies for kids explores...

Inspiring stories of unstoppable girls and everything they achieved-for kids ages 8 to 12 Girls are smart, capable, and determined! All over the world, young women have made huge strides in pop culture, politics, social justice, and more. This book explores 15 of these girls and the incredible impact they made before they were even 20 years old. Discover how they powered through challenges and stood up to anyone who said they couldn't make a difference....

Touchdown! Inspiring football biographies for young NFL fans ages 8 to 12 Do you know which legendary quarterback was drafted as an MLB catcher? Or which non-quarterback has thrown the most touchdowns? Football Biographies for Kids is filled with awesome stories and must-know NFL stats of some of the best players in NFL history. • Inspiring NFL biographies-From the unstoppable Jim Brown to the defensive powerhouse Deion Sanders, learn about the...

Get to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12 Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the...

A look at the life of the amazing inventor and scientist.

Clara Barton wanted to help people from the time she was a child. She turned her compassion for others into several careers, including teaching and nursing. Risking her life to assist soldiers during the Civil War turned her into an American hero. She went on to found the American Red Cross.