Multicultural American History

When World War I began, it seemed unlikely that a unit such as the Harlem Hellfighters would ever be formed. Given their nickname by their German foes who admired their bravery, the Harlem Hellfighters were members of the 369th, an all-Black regiment. The 369th played key roles in critical battles and helped secure an Allied victory.

Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape.

In Ronald Takaki's multicultural masterwork, the story of America includes the Native, African, Irish, Jewish, Asian, and Latino people—and many more—who made America their home, and who often fought for rights now enjoyed by all. A Different Mirror for Young People is widely hailed as the most important resource to “teach [Americans] to value the nation's inescapable diversity" (New York Times Book Review) and has been adopted into middle and high school curricula around the country.

During World War II, U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy's hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source to create an unbreakable code. The Navajo people spoke a complex language that few outsiders knew how to speak. Several Navajo soldiers were recruited to develop a code based on the Navajo language.

The Buffalo Soldiers were the first peacetime all-Black regiment of the US Army. Created around the time of the Civil War, they fought bravely in several wars, and also played an important role in the history of the American West.

Through clouds and over mountains and farmland... Two flies accompany listeners on an adrenaline-pumping flight over war-torn Europe as the U.S. Army Air Corps' Tuskegee airmen take on a heroic, history-making mission during World War II.

Humans lived for millions of years on the plains of Africa as tribes engaged in competition and conflict with each other. This ancestral past explains why we practice the inter-tribal competition and conflict known today as racism. Our brains perceive race through the tribal psychological lens we evolved to outcompete each other for group dominance throughout our evolutionary history. You will not perceive racism or understand the racial hierarchy that exists globally the same way once you know it from an evolutionary perspective. Chris Grandison is an educator with an MSc in Evolutionary ...

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school--until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field. "The...

New York Public Library Best of 2022 A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement...

...What if history could fly? What if freedom had a secret underground map written in the stars? ...Discover 21 extraordinary tales where African American history meets imagination, adventure, and possibility. READ, WRITE, DRAW, THINK LIKE A DREAMER isn't just a book—it's a portal to wonder. From the Hidden Gold Rush of Freedom Valley to the Lightning Riders of Tuskegee, from Pirate Queens to Underground Astronomers, each story weaves together real historical threads with the kind of magic that makes young minds ask: "Could this really have happened?" Perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 ...

Read about the inspiring stories of ten Filipino Americans who helped change the world and were trailblazers in their careers and fields. Notable Filipino Americans have made a big impact on the world. They have been important to the arts, the business world, science and technology, the medical field, and even olympic athletics. Author Jane Mora, the author of such books as Women in Science and Vietnamese Americans Who Changed the World, celebrates the contributions of such important Filipino Americans, as well as their backgrounds and common heritage. Whether you have a Filipino heritage ...

De pie frente al público, Victor Villaseñor miró al grupo de maestros sentados frente a él, y su mente se llenó de recuerdos de infancia llenos de humillación y abuso por parte de sus profesores. Se sintió enfurecer. Con el corazón en la mano, comenzó a hablar de esos abusos. Y cuando...

Bloomsbury presents… The Birth of Breaking by Serouj "Midus" Aprahamian read by Greg Lockett The untold story of how breaking – one of the most widely practiced dance forms in the world today – began as a distinctly African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s...

All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You’ll learn how they stood up against racism and inequality and never stopped following their passions for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Rhea's neighborhood is fading away—the mom-and-pop shops of her childhood forced out to make space for an artisanal kombucha brewery here, a hot yoga studio there. And everywhere, the feeling that this place is no longer meant for her. Because while their little corner of South L.A. isn't perfect, to Rhea and her two best friends, it's something even more important—it's home. And it's worth protecting. But as more white people flock to their latest edgy, urban paradise, more of Rhea's friends and family are pushed out. Until Rhea decides it's time to push back.

This fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana. The system is rigged. For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team’s varsity tight end, Rus has a...

“Stories To Ponder: African American Descendants Tales of Wonder To Inspire All Kids” is calling your name! Could these stories have really happened? Just like the author, who discovered a Civil War silver sword beneath their family’s rose garden, curious teachers and students will want to uncover the truth behind these tales. Legend has it that the family homestead was once a Civil War battleground, prompting us kids to wonder if the stories shared by our elders held any truth. Picture yourself in a colorful, thriving but hidden gold mining town, or zipping along on a lightning-fuel ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Learn how the Statue of Liberty made her way to New York Harbor in this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very...

She rang the bell. And everything changed. Twelve-year-old Finley is the kind of kid who notices everything and says almost nothing. While her loud, fearless little brother Liam makes friends everywhere they go, Finley hangs back — watching, cataloging, disappearing into the walls. So when her family drags her to Fort Ross State Historic Park on the California coast instead of letting her go to a sleepover, she's furious. Then a park guide named Maddie leads her to a small, tarnished bell inside a two-hundred-year-old chapel. One pull of the rope, and Finley wakes up in 1820. Fort Ross is...