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"Throughout history, women’s contributions have been overlooked, overshadowed or outright stolen, often by men in their field. In science and engineering, this is known as the Matilda Effect, named after writer and women’s rights activist Matilda Joslyn Gage. This groundbreaking book uncovers 25 stories of women’s erasure throughout history, including Hatshepsut (a ruler in ancient Egypt whose name was chiseled off the walls),...

"When you search for the past, you just might find yourself. Cousins Ellie and Lucie set out to find buried treasure. Instead, they stumble into an unexpected journey--one that uncovers forgotten histories, rekindles family bonds, and digs deep into who they are becoming. Reuniting for the first time in over twenty years at their grandfather's home, the two quickly discover a shared fascination with hunting for the past. What begins as a tentative...

"The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have coffee table book showcases the company's history and rich legacy--past, present, and future--through vibrant voices and rare Disney concept art and photographs"-- Provided by publisher

Anyone who believes that there are currently serious attempts to transfer American autonomy to the United Nations or to an international commission is a labeled kook, a conspiracy theorist, a member of the "black helicopter crowd." The term is a useful metaphor to capture this attempt to erode our sovereignty by a network of United Nations treaties, codes, guidelines, and other resolutions. They call it "global governance." We call it the end of freedom--the...

Contains a year-by-year history of major league baseball.

What’s better than one Who Was? book? Six Who Was? books!

Who Was Neil Armstrong? By Roberta Edwards, read by Dominic Hoffman. Listen to find out more about a boy who loved to make his own model planes, a teenager who got his pilot’s license before his driver’s license, and the very first person to set foot on the moon.

Who Was Marie Curie? By Megan Stine, read by Sarah Scott. Listen to find out more about...

"Get It Out explores what it means to have a hysterectomy in a culture that devalues the uterus and the people who have them. Using a trans-inclusive, reproductive justice approach, this book explores how all reproductive choices at their core are unchoosable, as they are constrained by interlocking systems of inequality"-- Provided by publisher.

When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians--a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight--Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister. But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.

"Tens of thousands of immigrants arrive in North America daily, making immigration one of the most widespread-and debated-topics around. Discover the history of immigration to North America and dive into who immigrates there and why, how it impacts the communities they join, and what kinds of legislation and social attitudes affect it"-- Provided by publisher.

George Washington was the first U.S. president, but he lived an interesting life even before his election, including leading the young United States to victory in the Revolutionary War. In this engaging biography, readers learn fascinating facts about Washington and how he made his mark on history. Age-appropriate content and accessible language will help emerging readers appreciate this influential figure. Historic images, captions, and labels will...