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Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved not only that they were as tough as any man but also that they were brave enough to challenge the government....

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn’t until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult....

You have a start-up idea but ... where do you go from there? Two teen entrepreneurs bring together 51 influential business leaders for Q&As about starting a business, finding success, and, yes, making money....

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions....

José Andrés’s love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. José loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron....

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go....

This revised edition features 22 new stories about women and girls across 70+ professions and over 40 countries.

In Pumpkin's Pennies, young listeners embark on a heartwarming journey with Pumpkin as she discovers the value of hard work, saving, spending wisely, and sharing.

Did you know that a meteorologist is a special scientist that predicts the weather? A meteorologist measures how fast the wind is blowing, measures the humidity in the air, and provides information about warm fronts and cold fronts....

In today's fast-paced, digital world, teaching children about money is more important than ever. But let's face it: financial literacy for children can be tedious, confusing, and hard to explain. What if there was a way to make learning about money fun, engaging, and empowering?

A kid's guide to entrepreneurship and starting your own business, from the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad....

Life in the fast lane is a typical day's work for race car drivers. Discover the history of racing, the dangers drivers face, and the ways they stay safe on the track....

What if your hands reach, wrench, yank, and crank? The hands in this book—and the people attached to them—do all sorts of helpful work. And together, these helpers make their community a safe and fun place to live....

Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry....

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....

Running a successful business can be hard for anyone, but 17-year-old Moziah Bridges has becomes a pro at it. His company, Mo's Bow's, is what today's "kidpreneurs" dream of achieving - a successful business selling a product that one loves and is passionate about....

What do you know about astronauts? Give curious kids a first look into space....

Learn how Albert Einstein's imagination became a powerful tool that helped him understand the nature of space and time....

A love story to the value of variety, A Ben of All Trades sheds light on an unconventional path to greatness and humanizes a towering figure in American history....

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....

Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia....

What does a flight nurse do every day? What character traits are essential for a flight nurse to have? Follow flight nurses as as they work to keep people healthy. These health heroes do the important work of flying injured or sick patients to a hospital that can help....

Do you want to learn more about police cars? Police dogs? Other tools the police use? Then it's your lucky day....

Get designing and building with architect and TV presenter George Clarke. From marvellous materials to future tech – discover the stories behind our homes.

Are you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department....