This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history!The queen of chess, Judit Polgár, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world.But before these tremendous successes, Judit burst onto the chess scene as a...

In this heartwarming story about the importance of community, a little Jewish girl living on the Lower East Side during the flu pandemic of 1918 can't start school because her father is sick, so she makes a trade with her neighbors: chores for lessons.It's 1918 on the Lower East Side of New York City, and Rivka is excited to start school. But when her papa gets sick with the flu, her mama has to go to work at the shirtwaist factory and Rivka needs to stay home and ...

Join the dinos for a bash before bedtime!Much like us, dinosaurs love to have fun. Dinosaurs from all around gather together to play instruments, dance, and sing before bedtime. But soon the dinosaurs grow tired and need their rest. This is a book that's sure to have kids following the dinos' lead as they get ready to go to sleep.

“If you’ve got a good idea, and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.”The inspiring story of Grace Hopper—the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science—is told told in an engaging picture book biography.Who was Grace Hopper? A *software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader—*AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker. Acclaimed picture book aut...

**“Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one.” —Kirkus“Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women’s achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concept within middle-grade reach.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books**Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr!To her adoring public, Hedy Lamarr was a glamorous movie star, ...

In this biography, young listeners will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, she held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was t...

A powerful story of hope about a woman who fought against all odds to become the first Indian American female astronaut.Kalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told "no" many times in life: No, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States. But Kalpana didn't listen--she was too busy forging her own path to the stars. And after a long journey of dedication, perseverance...

Stevie Lewis has been living on the road for the past two years, furthering her passion for climbing, art, and the outdoors. Striving to live simply and tread lightly on the earth, she gathers inspiration from a variety of adventures, be it climbing in the high desert in central Oregon, hiking in the wilderness of Alaska, or sharing laughs with fellow travelers around a campfire. After years of working in animation, she now illustrates children's books and creates art base...

This is the true story of how Judit Polgár captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history!"I was at both events where Judit got her first IM norm (I drew her in the last round) and her last GM norm, and I was fortunate enough to play her a few times in the late 80s and early 90s. Judit was already stronger than me when she was 12 years old. She was a great attacking player and great tactician. Simply said, Judit is o...

Warning: You are about to read my utterly biggest secrets. Can I trust you? OK then. I’m Ella, and this is my diary. Ammy has started a Soccer Club for Girls Only and Ella is super excited to be part of it! She is on the club committee and dreams of being a striker and scoring all the goals. But then Ella discovers something that fills her with desperating despair. She can’t dribble, she can’t pass and she can’t kick a goal. Will she even be chosen for a team? Are Ella’s soccer dreams over...

**2025 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading ListDuck and the gang have built the FAR OUT FORT and now they are playing a mega game of Capture the Flag--in the third installment of this “cool” graphic chapter book series, perfect for fans of Dog Man.**Duck and the gang are joined by Rhino, Turtle, Frog and the rest of the kids from the Cool Caboose in a mega game of capture the flag! If they get tagged by the other team, they are out of the game. The object is to c...

Duck and the gang are camping out, in the fourth installment of the “cool” graphic chapter book series that Kirkus Reviews dubbed “a rad read!”Right on the heels of One Cool Duck #3: Summer Games, Duck, Cat, and the rest of the gang plan to camp out at the far-out fort! With a campfire roaring, they settle in to tell spooky stories. Duck tells the far-fetched tale of Scrambled Eggs the Possum. Locals say he still haunts the woods around t...