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“Highly recommended for high school and ambitious middle school readers.” —School Library Journal ""A valuable addition to STEM-themed collections."" —VOYA An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world’s most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk A fascinating and easily...

Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can...

The Curious Young Entrepreneurs brings to life inspiring stories of children who turn simple ideas into real ventures. From Lila’s lemonade stand to the Recycle Rangers and the Friendship Bakery, each story highlights creativity, teamwork, and social responsibility. These tales gently introduce young readers to the spirit of entrepreneurship—showing that success comes not from money alone, but from hard work, imagination, and a desire to make things better. Through four relatable adventures, this book encourages curiosity, leadership, and the belief that even the smallest idea can make ...

“Financial Freedom Formula” is a warm and inspiring collection of stories that helps children understand how small choices create a strong future. Through the journeys of Rina, Samir, Liyana, and Arif, readers discover the real meaning of independence—saving with purpose, earning with pride, setting meaningful goals, and choosing what truly matters. Each story gently guides children toward responsible habits, showing them that financial freedom is not about having more, but about understanding how to build a life filled with confidence and possibility. Perfect for young readers, ...

“The Smart Saver’s Guide” is a heartfelt collection of stories that teaches children the power of saving with purpose, patience, and confidence. Through the journeys of Mira, Jonas, Hana, and Devin, young readers learn how simple choices create meaningful opportunities. Each story reveals that saving is not about restriction—it is about building possibilities, nurturing dreams, and discovering pride through thoughtful decisions. This book transforms financial habits into relatable experiences children can feel and understand. With warm storytelling and gentle lessons, it encourages ...

Young Entrepreneurs: A Kids Guide to Starting a Business Are you ready to turn your big ideas into reality? "Young Entrepreneurs: A Kids Guide to Starting a Business" is the ultimate guide for young dreamers eager to dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship. This inspiring book is packed with great information and practical tips that will help you launch your very own business from scratch. From writing a business plan, to marketing, customer service, overcoming challenges, donating and other resources for kids to thrive as CEO's. Discover how to brainstorm creative ideas, create a ...

Wish your child could understand money without the expensive life lessons? Ever watched your child blow their allowance in minutes, then wonder where it went? Investing for Kids Made Simple turns those "oops" moments into "aha!" opportunities. Created by economist Benedict Goldwyn, this adventure guide transforms how 8-12 year olds see money – from mysterious adult stuff to a tool they can master. Meet Emma and Ethan, two siblings dealing with the same money challenges your child faces today. From the lemonade stand dilemma to birthday money decisions, your child will see themselves in ...

Learn about the job of a garbage collector and how a garbage truck works.

From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, José and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times. With its lyrical text, this biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef is sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.

Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern, no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more, including what to expect from kids age zero to 10, tips for finding and keeping the perfect babysitting gig, advice on how to deal with everything from emergencies to dirty diapers, and strategies for communicating with parents.

A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad! Are you bursting with great ideas for a new business but aren't quite sure where to start? Do you know that you'd be great at selling something but first need to...

This fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet—the challenges and triumphs.

Meet 44 of America's most impressive heroes in this collective biography of African American figures authored by the team at ESPN's TheUndefeated.com. From visionaries to entrepreneurs, athletes to activists, the Fierce 44 are beacons of brilliance, perseverance, and excellence. Bringing household names like Serena Williams and Harriet Tubman together with lesser-known but highly deserving figures such as Robert Abbott and Dr. Charles Drew, this collection is a celebration of all that African Americans have achieved, despite everything they have had to overcome.

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.”—Drew Barrymore A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true...

Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, as well as the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions.

Everyone is talking about the entrepreneur, animator, eco-designer, and girls’ rights activist Maya Penn. Her TEDWomen Talk has been viewed over 1,200,000 million times (and is one of the top 15 TEDWomen Talks of all time). Now this amazing teenager has written an inspirational handbook for...

An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children’s book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds. Jerry’s vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an...

You are magic, baby! Listen along with this empowering testament to perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande. YOU ARE MAGIC chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of the multitalented star, whose resilience, creativity, and passion have made her a force to be...

Learn about the roles of Coast Guard members and their training, as well as the different types of ships, aircraft, and equipment this branch uses to complete its important missions around the world.

Have you ever heard of the “Mercury 13” women? Did you know that nearly twenty years before the first women were let into NASA’s astronaut program, there were others who tried? What are the requirements for being shot into space, piloting a hunk of metal while carrying the hopes and fears of your nation? Mastery of flying, as well as courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, and fitness – any checklist would certainly include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was an unspoken rule in place....