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Kristen Rajczak Nelson
From standing up for artists' interests as streaming emerged as the dominant music platform to rerecording her older albums to own the masters, Taylor Swift's actions show she is thinking…
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When Taylor Swift's album 1989 came out in 2014, its pop sound was a departure from her country roots--at least, it was for anyone who hadn't been paying attention. With…
Taylor Swift started writing songs at a young age. They were full of heartache and hope and the deeply felt emotions of one's teenage years. In her most recent albums…
Caitlin Clark holds the NCAA scoring record. Her name, image, and likeness were valued at about $3 million her senior year playing for the University of Iowa. And, she was…
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Nothing says "summer" more than a trip to the beach! The sand, sun, and waves of a lake or ocean beach invite children to create with and discover amazing things…
Going to the pumpkin patch is super exciting for young kids for a number of reasons: the fall season has arrived, they get to choose something all on their own…
No matter whether a child's hometown gets a lot of snow or just a dusting, snowfall can seem magical to young eyes! Once there's snow on the ground, trips to…
Hiking with young kids gives them an appreciation for nature all around them. From marveling at the plants and flowers they find to spotting animals in the wild, the joys…
Lindsey Vonn's journey to the top of her sport began at age three when she learned to ski with her father. By 17, she had made the Olympic team! Before…
What better way to celebrate summer than by picking the fruits of the season? Young children enjoy berry picking for the immediate sense of accomplishment as they fill a bucket…
The windy days of spring can seem like a drag to young children ready to emerge from the indoors after a long winter. But, it can be lots of fun…
Mia Hamm inspired a generation of young women to get on the soccer field through her many accomplishments, including Olympic gold medals, World Cup play, and world records for scoring…
Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast of all time. Between Olympic and World Championship medals, she has 19--and she isn't retired yet! In this colorful volume written especially…
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Nelson Mandela, the late president of South Africa, was a civil rights leader for more than 50 years, and he spent more than 25 of those years in prison for…
Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the most accomplished entertainers working today. From his Broadway hit Hamilton to Oscar-nominated songs from Moana, Miranda is fast becoming a household name. This volume…
From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol’s…
Historically, a carol is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people…
Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime…
Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with…
How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the…
Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time…
Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you’re celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the…
Introduces the reader to singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Readers learn all about glowworms, special kinds of beetles that make their own light through a chemical reaction that takes place in their bodies. –Provided by publisher.
A biography of tennis player Serena Williams.
Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture.
Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontier. That doesn’t even account for the months-long journey to their new home. During the…
Women in ancient Egypt weren’t that unlike women today. They wore makeup, had their hair done, and even enjoyed near equality with men. In this volume, surprising and amusing facts…
In recent years, scholars have taken a closer look at the women of the ancient world and found poets, landowners, athletes, and more–not just wives. However, for most women, their…
In 1846, travelers heading for California became trapped high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Snowdrifts surrounded their shelters, and food supplies dwindled. How they stayed alive remains one…
