Títulos em História e Cultura

What is honor? How does someone show resourcefulness? What does it mean to be patient, forgiving, or brave? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool. Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at. These 10 stories are engrossing! - Instead of being told, "You should be dependable," they will read about medic Cecil Breeden who unflinchingly administered medical care to wounded soldiers on Omaha Beach amidst heavy German fire on D-Day.

Henrietta Wood was born enslaved. As a teen she was ripped from her family and sold. Years later, a miracle happened, and she was given freedom papers. But Henrietta’s freedom was short-lived. She was tricked back into enslavement and sent to a Mississippi cotton plantation. On June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—she was emancipated. Finally free for good, Henrietta Wood sued the man who had kidnapped her back into enslavement—and she won! Henrietta was one of the few people in United States history to ever receive a reparation payment for slavery.

Mit dem Wissen des Historikers und dem Gespür des Erzählers lässt Manfred Mai Vergangenheit lebendig werden. Jugendliche tauchen ein in zentrale Epochen: von der Antike über das Mittelalter bis ins 21. Jahrhundert, von Alexander dem Großen bis zum Krieg gegen die Ukraine. Der Klassiker ist ergänzt um das aktuelle Zeitgeschehen und wird von Peter Lontzek eindrucksvoll und ungekürzt gelesen.

True stories. True Magic. Discover the untold stories of powerful women who have been labelled as witches throughout history – not the kind that ride broomsticks, but real priestesses, wise women, and healers who defied oppression. From a Haitian Vodou priestess who fought for freedom to a...

After the Civil War, the Confederates may have laid down their arms, but they were far from accepting defeat. By warping the narrative around what really happened during and after the Civil War, they created an alternate history now known as the Lost Cause. These lies still manifest today through criticism of Critical Race Theory, book banning, unequal funding for education, and more. This book sets the record straight and explains the true history of the Civil War, and its complex and far-reaching aftermath.

Told from dual perspectives, this remarkable true story for YA readers recounts the tale of two individuals--a Ukrainian teen in the early 2010s and a Jewish boy in hiding during WWII--whose lives are entwined through a box of letters. Nataliia, a teenager in Ukraine, is at home when she makes a...

Ever wondered why we sneeze at the sun, why dragons haunt our myths, or why we’re hooked on scrolling social media? Why Do We Do That? Curious Questions and Surprising Answers is a captivating journey through the quirks and wonders of human life, nature, and beyond.

The World’s Fair has packed up, the tents and food stalls disappeared. And the dybbuk, a restless spirit that possessed Alter, is gone. Life returns to normal for Frankie and Alter, as both boys inspire each other to start a detective agency—using skills from Frankie’s dark past and...

Ned Kelly was a thief, a bank robber and a murderer. Yet, when Ned was sentenced to death, thousands of people rallied to save his life. He stood up to the authorities and fought for what he believed in. He defended the rights of people who had no power.

Ernesto Castañeda y Daniel Jenks explican las razones de la migración juvenil de Centroamérica, describen el viaje y documentan cómo los menores experimentaron la separación de sus familias y su posterior reunión. Señalan que los jóvenes que tienen sentimientos de pertenencia se integran rápida y fácilmente.

From the first profile, your AmeriCAN-do spirit will inspire your increased success and contributions to our magnificent country! This volume continues celebrating timeless AmeriCAN-do values and principles that are as valid today as ever. These AmeriCAN men and women of the 19th century honored the gift of liberty bestowed by the Founders and preserved, perpetuated, and expanded those freedoms for we who have followed them. Young adults and up will cheer these AmeriCANS' success and realize increased pride in our country and future.

Vivienne lebt in einem Alltag voller Erwartungen, aber ohne eigenen Kompass. Bis sie Noah begegnet — einem verletzten Künstler, der sich aus der Welt zurückgezogen hat. Er spricht wenig, meidet Nähe, und doch sieht er etwas in ihr, das sie selbst vergessen hat.

On the run from her own dark secrets, a teen girl becomes the nanny for a prestigious family on their Jamaican estate, where she quickly discovers even paradise may be haunted. Carina Marshall is looking to reinvent herself, and what better place to do it than Jamaica, her mother’s alluring...

A thoughtful, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews, history, medical research, and cultural touchpoints. The AIDS crisis in America is complex and composed of countless individual stories of grief, love, and advocacy. Its history shows the...

Welcome to the spooky Berkshires! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Come for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem. My family has walked has walked these streets for more than a thousand years. . . Come for a walk with me, if you would, along the streets of Jerusalem. My family has walked has walked these streets for more than a thousand...

The incredible true story of a teen who became an activist for the Tibetan independence movement, for readers of Red Scarf Girl and Farewell to Manzanar. Tsultrim Dolma, born in a tiny village in the stunning mountains of eastern Tibet, always knew there had to be more than the life expected of...

Can we crack the code to life itself? In the third volume in the Discovering Life’s Story series, scientists compete to decipher the genetic blueprint behind all life on earth. It’s the dawn of the twentieth century. Darwin has theorized that traits get passed down through generations, and...

The New York Times bestselling memoir now adapted for young adults! Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America's highest court in this inspiring, intimate memoir...

Explore the world of therianthropy with this comprehensive guide for new therians and their parents. Living with a connection to an animal soul in the human world can be confusing, especially for those new to the concept of therianthropy. Whether you’re a Therian seeking to understand your identity or a parent wanting to comprehend what your child is experiencing, this book is your essential guide to uncovering the true meaning of being a Therian. Drawing from personal experience, "I’m Therian, So What Know?