True stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history.

*Recommended by Dr. Schreppler

Madam C.J. Walker, a businesswoman and philanthropist, was one of the first black female millionaires in the United States.

Lonnie Johnson, kid rocket launcher, teen robot builder, adult NASA engineer, and inventor of the Super Soaker water.

Stephen Hawking’s scientific discoveries changed how we view the entire universe, and it all started with a curious young boy who constantly asked questions.

Apollo 11’s moon landing doesn’t belong only to Neil Armstrong and his fellow astronauts. It’s also the story of 400,000 people, from engineers to factory workers, who helped NASA during the space race.

Based on real life story, Fu Manchu, the orangutan, keeps escaping from his enclosure in the zoo. He doesn’t leave the zoo, just hangs out in the trees, and always returns when his keeper comes to get him.

After having polio, Wilma was told she wouldn’t walk again, let alone run. But Wilma was determined and she worked hard, becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals at the Olympics.

Discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists and writers.

A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.

This is a fun and informative book about the creepy crawly spiders that make many people want to kill them on sight.

A trailblazing woman, Grace Hopper, coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.”

Explore the fascinating field of magnetism with this interactive picture book for young learners.

A young Mae Jemison dreams of her future aspirations to become an astronaut.

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden—who, in a time when black women faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles, went to work as “calculators” at NASA.

Leonardo's ideas―many inspired by his love of nature―foreshadowed modern inventions, offering a window into the future.

The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear: Winnie the Pooh.

After studying architecture in London, Hadid opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals—and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.

The true story of a gorilla, Ivan, who was captured as a youth in Africa and transported to Tacoma, Washington.

Dive into the animal kingdom to discover which creature reigns supreme.

The Statue of Liberty's long journey from Paris, France to New York Harbor.

His wife, Josephine, was an accident-prone klutz who frequently injured herself in the kitchen, slicing, grating, and burning herself. The son of a doctor, Earle worked on finding easier ways to bandage Josephine's injuries than wrapping them in rags. Band-Aids were born!