If your children loves to learn about the real world and real historical figures, these nonfiction books would be perfect for your kids, ages 8-12! 
Ancient Egypt
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings!

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Sweet & Salty!

King Arthur Baking Company's Cookbook for Young Bakers

From the most trusted American baking resource comes a collection of over eighty sweet, salty, and very, very tasty recipes that will have bakers of all ages rolling up their sleeves and breaking out their rolling pins!

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The Leadership Journey

How Four Kids Became President

From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders.

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Maps and Geography
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Discover fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

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Greek Mythology
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

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Ida B. Wells

Journalist, Advocate & Crusader for Justice

Meet journalist and activist Ida B. Wells in this second vibrant middle grade biography in the Rise. Risk. Remember. Incredible Stories series spotlighting Black women who left their mark on history from acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Candace Buford.

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Fight to Win!

Heroes of American Labor (The Young Readers Edition of Fight Like Hell)

The revelatory history of the American labor movement, from independent journalist and Teen Vogue labor columnist Kim Kelly, now adapted for young readers.

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Letters to Misty

How to Move Through Life with Confidence and Grace

New York Times bestselling author and first black female American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland offers advice for on and off the dance floor to young readers based on letters she’s received over the years from fans.

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Bold Words from Black Men

Insights and Reflections from 50 Notable Trailblazers Who Influenced the World

This companion to Bold Words from Black Women offers clear-eyed advice from inspirational Black men throughout history, paired with vibrant, museum-worthy art.

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Who Is Amy Schneider?

Questions on Growing Up, Being Curious, and Winning It Big on Jeopardy! (A Young Readers Edition of In the Form of a Question)

A “refreshing…heartfelt, humorous, and accessible” (Booklist) young readers edition of the memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy!—and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself.

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Green Promises

Girls Who Loved the Earth

Meet three remarkable women who followed their dreams and paved a path for women in science in this gorgeously written biographical novel in verse from acclaimed author Jeannine Atkins.

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The Six -- Young Readers Edition

The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts

The “compelling and inspiring” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) true story of America’s first female astronauts hailed as “suspenseful, meticulously observed, enlightening” by Margot Lee Shetterly, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures, now adapted for young readers.

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Speaking of America

United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History

Illustrated by Vivian Shih

From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut children’s book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words and inspiring hope for the future of America.

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Bite by Bite

American History through Feasts, Foods, and Side Dishes

Explore the fascinating history of America as told through the lens of food in this illustrated nonfiction middle grade book “sure to please history buffs and foodies alike” (BCCB, starred review) that lays out the diverse cultures that have combined to create the rich and delicious tapestry of the American country and cuisine.

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The Queens' English

The Young Readers' LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases

This young readers adaptation of The Queens’ English is a nonfiction illustrated reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language.

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