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In this New York Times bestselling memoir, Malala Yousafzai—the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize—inspires young readers with her stunning story of resilience and power. I Am Malala. This is my story. Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region...

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island! Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to...

From the celebrated author of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow comes a poignant novel about a Syrian American girl who uses a magical sketchbook to turn her grief into art, painting miraculous murals of her mother’s life in Syria. Seventeen-year-old Jihad Dabbagh has always seen life with a...

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games--and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No...

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes “Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro examines the current state of America and Western civilization, and poses a question: will we be Lions, or will we be Scavengers? In a world split between noble Lions and destructive Scavengers, only the brave can...

This New York Times bestselling novel is a fast-paced fantasy adventure about a Fireblood girl and her quest to bring down a bloodthirsty Frostblood king. Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life...

The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Martin was lucky to even receive a...

In his follow-up to his bestselling memoir Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines, Nic Sheff reveals a brutally honest account of a young person's struggles with relapse and rehab. In his bestselling memoir Tweak, Nic Sheff took readers on an emotionally gripping roller-coaster ride through his...

A Newbery Honor Award Book! A fox and a badger begrudgingly team up to change their destinies in this endearing middle grade novel Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this critically acclaimed novel brings Deadwood Forest to life through both words and art. Perfect for fans of...

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and...

ChatGPT Summary: “Laugh-out-loud funny and shockingly smart.” This book surprised me in the best way possible. I expected goofy bathroom humor — and yes, it delivers tons of that — but what I didn’t expect was how cleverly it exposes the contradictions, failed predictions, and unintentional comedy of climate politics. Every chapter had at least one joke that made me stop and laugh out loud. The writing is sharp, the facts are blended with humor perfectly, and the final twist chapter was genuinely thought-provoking. It’s rare to find a book that’s both hilarious and insightful....

A few months in the life of a young London man in 1952 At school, Morris Major almost obsessively read every crime fiction novel he could get his hands on, and from about the age of twelve decided that he wanted to be a detective of some sort. However, he found later that there were considerable difficulties even to start on this career path, and by the time he left school he had reluctantly abandoned that ambition, and decided to be a barrister instead. In due course he was called to the bar, but then had to start his National Service. That duty completed, he returned to the barristers’ ...

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident—listen to the story inside.) Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.

Perfect for fans of The Trouble with Heroes and Hey, Kiddo, this heartfelt illustrated novel tells the story of two friends who help each other make tough decisions while on a hiking adventure. Two middle schoolers, Jaxson and South, embark on a day-long mission to climb the fire tower at the...

Across history, engineering has shaped civilizations, transformed everyday life, and pushed the boundaries of human possibility. Yet many readers still feel uncertain about how engineering evolved or why certain innovators changed the world while others faded into obscurity. This book is designed for educated general readers, students, technology enthusiasts, and lifelong learners who want a narrative introduction to the great engineers who built our world. Readers may know the names Imhotep, Archimedes, Brunelleschi, Tesla, or Berners Lee, but they often lack the deeper context that ...

Tomato sandwiches. Tobacco barns. Cooking collards. A shopping list left on a desk for 40 years at a deceased grandparent's house. Traditions that die as families age. What it means to "be country." Pig pickins'. Splitting firewood. Minor league baseball. Redneck snow days. Places that you can't go back again—sometimes good, sometimes not. All of these nostalgic and not-so-nostalgic stories from a rural upbringing are colliding with the New(er) South and are at risk of being lost from the culture. A Southern Season: Rural Stories is a collection of short stories about the food, lifestyle,...

What did television really teach us while we were making dinner? Long before social media dictated our trends, there was a silent teacher installed in the corner of our kitchens. A constant hum, a flickering image, and a friendly voice that, episode after episode, taught us much more than just simple recipes. In They Taught Us How to Cook: The United States, Max Basil invites us on a nostalgic and revealing journey through the cultural memory of a nation. From the liberating imperfection of Julia Child to the search for global identity by Anthony Bourdain, this book explores how the screen ...

An expansive, exhilarating work of criticism by one of the most significant writers of our day. So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our...

Are you ready to discover the real-life heroes who changed the world? 100 Fun Facts About Real-Life Heroes Who Changed the World takes young readers on an unforgettable journey through the inspiring lives of legendary heroes, visionary leaders, brave changemakers, and ordinary people who made extraordinary impact. From fearless activists and revolutionary leaders to brilliant inventors, courageous resistance fighters, and unsung heroes whose actions shaped history, this book reveals the powerful truth: heroes aren’t born—they rise. Packed with eye-opening facts, surprising stories, and ...