“A seed is sleepy, but only until it has found a place in the sun and it has had its breakfast and a drink of water. Then a seed is... awake!“

Seeds that I haven't even seen myself!

Published in 2007, this children's nonfiction book is a great informational book about seeds and plants. Children are able to view all different kinds of seeds, how they grow, and what they grow into. Really awesome read to keep on hand in the classroom packed with beautiful illustrations.

“The egg hatches, the caterpillar emerges, feasting on leaves before it wraps itself into its warm, protective chrysalis patiently waiting to soar!“

Beautiful script and details used throughout the entire book alongside amazing facts!

Published in 2011, this children's nonfiction book is packed with information all about butterflies! Anywhere from the migration and how butterflies start as caterpillars to the difference between moths and butterflies. Really great read- and super easy for those in the early elementary age range. Amazing colors and illustrations as well!

“Now you know more about how your home works. We use lots of energy to give us electricity, heat, and clean water when we want.“

Information packed like crazy into this book! No blank space to spare.

Published in 2017, this children's nonfiction book discusses the energy process and how it plays a role in your daily life. This powers our homes. Beautiful illustrations litter the pages and a great book for the curious kids within your classroom. A great way to incorporate the environment by tying it in with literature.

“One day an envelope arrived from a college. She opened it and everything changed. It said..... YES!“

A very “french“ style of illustrations. Also, I love the terrier dog- airedales are my family dog, and no one knows what the look like.

Published in 2013, the children's nonfiction book is based around the upbringing of the first female doctor. Elizabeth Blackwell never even originally had an interest in becoming a doctor, but she endured so much oppression that she wanted to prove everyone wrong. When she was finally accepted into med school she prooved all of her male counterparts wrong and paved the way for all female doctors.

“With hard work, perseverance, and a love of math, anything was possible.“

Beautiful, empowering women.

Published in 2018, the children's nonfiction book tells the story of the 4 black women behind the face of NASA during space race against Russia. The book is a little denser in content, so it would lean more toward the older elementary age group's understanding. It discusses important topics of oppression and discrimination. Really great to promote the idea of women in the field of math and science- and shows that girls can do it too.

“Now go a little lower and you'll be in the sewer! Hold your nose this is where the water waste ends up when it goes down the drain or you flush the toilet.“

A great way to incorporate geography/geology into the classroom through liturate!

Published in 2017, this children's nonfiction book takes you miles underneath the earth in both rural and urban areas. The book is very unique in the way it shows underground because it folds out. Children are able to look at different artifacts, creatures, pipes, and layers as they explore deeper

“So if anyone ever tells you no, if anyone ever says your voice isn't important or your dreams are too big, remember these women. They persisted and so should you.“

Look at the artwork! I love the use of the material (whatever that medium may be).

Published in 2017, the nonfiction book discusses 13 different women who persisted and pushed against what society through at them. This title encourages women empowerment, and defeats toxic masculinity- and does so in a kid-friendly manner! Great way to include feminism in your classroom!

“This is my night sky“. Showing that we all are similar in some way and sleep under the same moon at the end of the day.

The illustrations comparing each culture to one another! Look at the artwork and detail 😍

Published in 2017, the story is a great children's nonfiction book that brings you around the world to see the different lives of 7 different kids. It shows the different homes, families, clothes, food, and the different topics taught at school. It is a great way to incorporate diversity within the classroom and to show children that there are all different walks of life. I love that each page of this book is set up into panels to compare.

“She is not content to wait. She must meet them in the sea.“

Preach! We need to hear this nowadays!!

Published in 2017, the children's nonfiction book tells the amazing upbringing of an iconic American landmark- the statue of liberty. This is a really great way to tell the history of the statue to the children, with beautiful illustrations and told in a simple manner. Really great for the younger children in your classroom. A great way to introduce vocabulary like immigration and oppression too.

“From that day on, every Thanksgiving morning, crowds have lined the sidewalks of New York City to see what new ballons would rise to the sky for Macy's famous parade.“

This story has amazing art and collage-like detail! So much to look at in just one picture.

Published in 2011, this children's biography is about how the amazing balloons came to be created and included in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The story is based around the artist Tony Sarg and how his creativity leads to the amazing balloons we see today! A light-hearted story that children will love.

“She went to hospitals to deliver flowers to patients. And she walked along the Thames river giving money and food to beggars.“

Florence knew that she could take her talents to a crowd that would appreciate her for who she was. Very moving for someone so young.

Published in 2012, this children's biography is based around the life of Florence Mills. Mills always knew her passion was singing, and the cruel world of inequality and racism made it hard for her to pursue her dreams. This shows how she was able to overcome it and support only what she believed in. A great way to incorporate diversity in the classroom.

“And if you stood outside his house, late at night, you might see him leaning toward his easel, his left hand holding up his right, painting the pictures in his mind.“

Using his good arm, it would help to aid him in using the scorching piece of metal and draw with it on wood.

Published in 2013, the children's biography is based around the life and adventures of Horace Pippin and his art. Even through tragedy, Pippin was still able to pick back up his paintbrush and practice his art. A really great book about art and history with amazing illustrations.

“And one reporter asked her when she would retire. “Retire?“ she replied “I'm 14 years old!“

This is a great book to show the true strengths of a young girl, hopefully inspiring others. I think it's a great way to display women in athletics!

Published in 2016, this children's biography is about how Nadia Comaneci came about 7 perfect scores in the 1976 Olympic games. This is great to introduce in your classroom and show that women can also be in athletics as she grew up loving all sports, and couldn't sit still. As a 14-year-old girl, she was able to defy all expectations.

“Other people saw them, though, and cheered. “Here come the Girl Scouts!“ They hugged their daughters and said, “It's about time“.

Even though not all approved of the girl scouts, Daisy chose to continue to be a friend to all and prove them wrong.

Published in 2012, the children's biography tells the story of Juliette Gordon and how she came to be the founder of the national organization- girl scouts. A great book to read to children, tying in history and diversity within the classroom, and empowering girls and influencing boys. Daisy was never like the other “proper“ girls growing up, which lead her on her great journey. A good book for young readers.

“And when she went back to civilization to speak out for the chimps Jane carried with her a piece of the forest.“

Amazing illustrations throughout the entire book! I adore this style.

Published in 2011, this children's book tells the journey of Jane Goodall and how she came to her amazing findings. Jane had dreamed about buying a ticket to Jenya, so she worked to save up to pursue her passion. She later would advocate for saving the chimps. A very good book for early readers, and beautiful artwork.

“But in real life, Audrey always knew just who she was, and where she had come from.“

I love the pastel and french-y illustrations with watercolor. Really helps to emphasize Audrey's whimsical personality.

Published in 2011, this children's book is based around the life and adventures of Audrey Hepburn. It shows how her dream and passions change from when she was a little girl, and how she was able to become an American icon. The book even discusses. The book then goes into all of the organizations she was apart of like UNICEF and how she spoke in front of congress. Great book!

“She was able to master gymnastic moves with little effort. Misty pretended to perform for an audience and imagined their roaring applause when she did all her moves just right.“

Misty defied all odds, as the cards were stacked against her. She did not fit the ideal standard of what a ballerina looked like. Regardless, Copeland still practiced and achieved her dreams. This is a great motivational story to let children know they can achieve anything if they just practice.