The Story Collector by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb is a middle-grade historical fiction audiobook inspired by the real life of Viviani Joffre Fedeler, born and raised in the New York Public Library.
Eleven-year-old Viviani Fedeler has spent her whole life in the New York Public Library. She knows every room by heart, except the ones her father keeps locked. When Viviani becomes convinced that the library is haunted, new girl Merit Mubarak makes fun of her. So Viviani decides to play a harmless little prank, roping her older brothers and best friend Eva to help out.
But what begins as a joke quickly gets out of hand, and soon Viviani and her friends have to solve two big mysteries: Is the Library truly haunted? And what happened to the expensive new stamp collection? It's up to Viviani, Eva, and Merit (reluctantly) to find out.
The inspiring all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, and Time"100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj MuhammadAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking, and devoted to her faith, but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered on. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance.
**Contact Customer Service for Additional Material**
Muddy Waters was never good at doing what he was told. When Grandma Della said the blues wouldn't put food on the table, Muddy didn't listen. And when record producers told him that no one wanted to listen to a country boy playing country blues, Muddy ignored them as well. This tenacious streak carried Muddy from the hardscrabble fields of Mississippi to the smoky juke joints of Chicago and finally to a recording studio where a landmark record was made. Soon the world fell in love with the tough spirit of Muddy Waters. In blues-infused prose and soulful illustrations, Michael Mahin and award-winning artist Evan Turk tell Muddy's fascinating and inspiring story of struggle, determination, and hope.
A thrilling true survival story that follows one of America's most beloved presidents, John F. Kennedy, as he fought to save his crew after a deadly shipwreck in the Pacific during World War II.
In September 1941, young Jack Kennedy was appointed an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After completing training and eager to serve, he volunteered for combat duty in the Pacific and was appointed commander of PT 109.
On August 2, 1943, Kennedy's PT 109 and two others were on a night mission to ambush an enemy supply convoy when they were surprised by a massive Japanese destroyer. The unsuspecting Americans had only seconds to react as the Japanese captain turned his ship to ram directly into Kennedy's. PT 109 was cut in half by the collision, killing two of Kennedy's 12 crewmen and wounding several others in the explosion.
In Harm's Way tells the gripping story of what happened next as JFK fought to save his surviving crew members who found themselves adrift in enemy waters.
Though George Washington Carver was born into slavery, he overcame great obstacles to become a renowned educator and agricultural researcher. He eventually became head of the agricultural department of the Tuskegee Institute. He shared his expertise with farmers, especially poor farmers in the South, to help them get the most out of their crops.
Carver's fame spread, and he became a much sought-after speaker by colleges, churches, and government groups. People responded to his humor, sincerity, and intelligence. Carver was a great inspiration and role model to people everywhere.
Highlights presents Daniel K. Inouye written by Sharlene and Ted Nelson. This is the biography of Daniel K. Inouye, a Japanese American who was born in Hawaii. He served in the army during World War II, earning several military awards. He is the longest-serving senator in the United States Congress.
Eleanor Roosevelt was born in 1884 to a rich family, but she had an unhappy childhood. Her parents and younger brother died, so Eleanor was raised by her grandmother. After going to school in England, Eleanor married Franklin Roosevelt, who became the president of the United States.
Eleanor's life was dedicated to helping others, including helping to create the United Nations.
This book is an in-depth biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, who was an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement. In particular, she fought for voting rights for African Americans.
Garrett Morgan was an African American born in 1877. Morgan became an inventor soon after he moved to Cleveland to fix and sell sewing machines. He invented a hair-straightening product, a gas mask, and a stoplight, among other things. Despite the prejudices of others, Morgan became a famous and successful inventor.
Grace Murray Hopper, born in 1906, was always interested in how things worked. Her father told her she should go to college, where she got degrees in math and physics.
Hopper eventually helped program the first computer, the Mark I, in the early 1940s. She joined the Navy for more than forty years, working on computers and inventing many computer programs and languages still used today.
Emily Carr was born in Victoria in western Canada in 1871. From an early age, she loved drawing. She studied art in the United States, England, and France. She spent her life painting landscapes of Canada and the people and villages of the First Nations. Emily Carr died on March 2, 1945.
Helen Keller-who was deaf and blind-spent her first years desperately trying to communicate with others. As a result she suffered much loneliness and frustration. Eventually things turned for the better when she met Anne Sullivan. The two forged a lifelong bond.
