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13 Inspiring Illustrated Biographies That Introduce Kids to Diverse Heroes
Young readers can find much to consider, relate to, and celebrate in these transcendent biographies of people who’ve had an impact on our lives and culture.
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10 Books for Kids and Teens That Love Hamilton
If you and your kids love the musical and want to obsess over Alexander Hamilton even more, here are several books for children and teens to read.
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9 Kids' Books on Slavery
These books explore the painful history of American slavery — a necessity, if we’re to understand and reckon with present-day racism.
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5 Women's Suffrage Activists for Kids to Know and Celebrate
Kate Schatz, author of Rad American History A-Z, provides compelling details on five suffragists (who aren't Susan B. Anthony!) kids should know about.
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7 Fun and Engaging Books About U.S. Presidents for Tweens
Whether your child wants to learn more about our country’s leaders or you just want to brush up on your facts, reading children’s books about U.S. presidents is a fun and enjoyable way to do it.
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There's a Who Was? Book for That
There's a Who Was? book to match any tween's interests — from Alexander Hamilton to Serena Williams, the Wild West to the Great Pyramids!
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Read Globally: Books to Introduce Kids and Teens to the History and Culture of Iran
We’ve gathered a few stories that we hope spark your interest in the people, history, fables, and food of Iran, as well as some contemporary narratives from Iranian authors.
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6 Fascinating Books for Fact-Loving Kids
If your kid can't get enough of outer space, historical factoids, or scientific phenomena, these seven thought-provoking books are for them.
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5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events With Your Students
I asked real-life teachers to share tips for reflecting with students on what they hear in the news. Here’s what they suggested.
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Read Globally: 17 Beautiful Books That Introduce Mexican Culture & History to Kids
From picture books to middle grade novels, we’ve found wonderful stories that reflect that myriad facets of Mexican culture and history.
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Writing About the Past and Stumbling Upon the Present: Adriana Mather on Reliving History
The more research I did for my books, the more I kept stumbling upon evidence that history repeats itself — a phrase I thought was nothing more than an overused cliché but found was a frightening reality.
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Critical Reading — Teaching Kids to Discern Real Information from Fake News
How can we give the next generation the skills to determine if something they read is true, false, or somewhere in between? These expert tips can help.
