“Women weren't encourage to be scientist, but Jeanne didn't let that stop her.“

Children will find this book to be engaging as they learn about who invented aquariums and discovered new ways to study sea animals. This also will specifically feel very inspirational for young girls and that they should always be thinking big.

This biography is about Jeanne Power and her contributions to science. This is a very empowering book and will show young girls to stand strong and be persistent. Her story is told in an amazing way through this book.

“And with paper and scraps, she built tiny towns.“

Reading this to my 5th grade classroom, especially being in Maya Lin's home town, they were so fascinated and made many connections. Reading biographies of people from where your close to is so special for students.

This is an amazing book about the story of Maya Lin and how she worked hard to accomplish her dreams. Incredible story of how she came to designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Children will love hearing this bold story.

“It's such a good feeling... a very good feeling.. the feeling you know that we're friends.“

A great traditional biography in beautiful picture book format. I use this as a read aloud in my classroom to share this heart warming story.

This biography of Mr. Rogers is illustrated beautifully. This would be absolutely wonderful to share with children and is a great read. Perfect for children to learn about the incredible Mr. Rogers!

“Maya Angelou used her voice every way she could.“

I would use this book in a classroom for a quick read or for children to read on their own as independent practice to build their confidence in reading.

This book is written in a more younger child, pre-k child age range. It's more brief and to the point of the big accomplishments made by the women talked about in this book. Children will love this illustrations!

“Maya was known as a writer and poet, but she was so much more.“

I most definitely want to have this book in my future classroom. This is such an inspirational book for children and gives so much opportunities for learning.

This book features stories of 40 amazing women in history. This is one of the most educational and inspiring books I've read that informs readers of women who changed our world.

“All enslaved people in America were soon given their freedom.“

This book shares an amazing story of American history. This could help educators open discussions for race and equality.

This book is beautifully written and has amazing illustrations. The layout of this book is very thoughtful and easy to read for children. This is wonderful to teach young children about a courageous women.

“All Albert needed to do was wait about four years for the next total eclipse, in 1914.“

This is a great educational book for children who love science and want to learn more about famous people. I would use this for children in a classroom to do historical reports on.

I love these books that give such detail and interesting facts on important people in the world. Great style written story that will keep children in engaged! A great series of books.

“She set her airplane down in a cow pasture, 'frightening all the cows.“

This is a great book to use in a classroom for biography reports or school research papers. I would use this when teaching about history and Amelia's accomplishments toward aviation.

This is a very educational and engaging book! Children will love the funny illustrations. It's a great book to get important and quick facts about Amelia's life. Overall easy read for young children.

“I will bridge the 'gap' between Black and white... and hopefully between all people.“

This is a very important story for children to hear. I would definitely read this in my future classroom to give a child's perspective of a big moment from our Civil Rights history.

This can be a hard story to read for young children as it can sad. However, Ruby's story is very amazing and I felt the book told it in a tasteful way. This book also has wonderful illustrations and a great glossary in the back.

“And he's just become the first black man to play major-league baseball in the twentieth century.“

I would use this book in a classroom as an option for students to write history reports on. Very informational read!

This is a great and easy read book for younger and older children. It's very informative and has a lot of good facts about Jackie Robinson's journey through the baseball league. This would be great for any child who loves baseball!

“Well... what would you do, if your mother asked you?“

This is the perfect book for helping young children learn how to read! It's very entertaining with great rhyming schemes. I would love to use this book in my classroom one day.

I used to love reading and listening to Dr. Seuss books. The Cat in the Hat is one of my favorites. I love this book because of the silly imagery and the funny rhymes. This is an absolute classic that every child should have in their library.

“Who's that in a tutu, striking a pose, up on the tiniest, tips of her toes?“

This is a great seasonal book and can be used to teach children about rhyming and animal sounds.

I love the little blue truck series. Especially this Halloween one for the fall time. The characters are in funny costumes and this book has a cute Halloween twist compared to the original little blue truck. Great book to read for young children!

“Llama llama, red pajama, feels alone, without his mama.“

This book has such a sweet message and is a great opportunity for teaching about emotions. Young book lovers will enjoy listening to this story and learning how to read from it.

This was one of my favorite rhyming books to listen as a child. This story has such a cute ending along with some great advice / messages for children. Love that there is also a series of llama books.

Raspberry, Jazzberry, Razzamatazzberry, Berryband, Merryband, Jamming in Berryland.“

This is a classic rhyming book that I would love to have in my classroom library. I would probably use this more in younger grades, but would still be loved by children of any age.

This is a great classic children's book that has amazing illustrations and clever writing. It's a charming book to read to children and to listen to as an adult. Overall, very fun and cute rhyming book about berries.

“I am a pout-pout fish, with a pout-pout face, so I spread the dreary-wearies all over the place.“

This story has many great social emotional themes throughout that I would love to use in a classroom. I would use this book to teach children about self-discovery, friendship, perspective, and the idea of how you have the power to shape your own narrative.

This cute read aloud story is written in the style of a poem. It has great rhymes and opportunities for children to make funny sound effects. This story also has a great message of how your actions or attitude can effect your interactions with others.

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.“

This story is great for children of all ages. It's a wonderful poem and has great vocabulary that you can teach as you read.

A classic poem that brings a warm and festive feeling. Children will love listening to this story of Santa on Christmas Eve. Great for children who believe in Santa or even just the magic of Christmas.

“I am born in Ohio but the stories of South Carolina already run like rivers through my veins.“

If I were to use this book in a classroom, I would keep it in a classroom library for middle school aged children. They would love reading this since it's fairly easy and would help to build their confidence in reading.