The First Fire, A Cherokee Storytakes place in a time when animals could do many of the things that people do. The Creator gave the animals the world to live on, but they were without a source for heat at night. Great Thunder and his sons saw the plight of the animals so he sent lightning...

This informative book provides an overview of Indigenous history in the United States from 1865 to 1890. It covers Native experiences during the last wars against Native nations, forced removals, reservation life, and the beginning of allotment. This book features authoritative text, fascinating...

This informative book provides an overview of Indigenous history in the United States from 1978 to the present day. This book features authoritative text, fascinating sidebars, a "Voices from the Past" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an...

Charles Albert Bender was a World Series-winning pitcher and the first Minnesotan picked to join the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He grew up poor on a farm and lived far away from his home and family while attending an Indian boarding school in Pennsylvania. From always working hard to...

Growing up, Ella Cara Deloria loved listening to her family tell stories in the Dakota language. As an adult, she recorded many Native American peoples' stories and languages and shared them with everyone. She helped protect her people's language for future generations. From recording stories to...

Was America founded on Judeo-Christian principles? Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law? In the paperback edition of this critically acclaimed book, a constitutional attorney settles the debate about religion's role in America's founding. In today's contentious political climate,...

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER No more freezing, fumbling, or dodging. This is the parenting communication manual you'll reach for again and again. What do you say when your child asks, "What happens when people die?" or "How does the baby get in there?" You want to be honest. You want to...

Indigenous nations have always been political bodies. In this book, readers will learn how the longhouse form of government worked, the peoples that used it, and the influence it had on U.S history and politics. Through these influences, readers are invited to celebrate Indigenous achievements and...

Move Slowly and Build Bridges tells the story of activists, software developers, artists, and everyday people who have built the fediverse -- a large, noncentralized, alternative social media system. In contrast to big tech corporations like Meta, TikTok, or X, the fediverse is comprised of...

If you think you know axolotls, then think again! A hilarious book about axolotls, like you've never seen them before! Axolotl... Snacksalotl... Groovy jazzy saxolotl! No One Really Knows an Axolotl is a hilarious rhyming picture book all about that quirky amphibian, the...

Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. She is the highest-ranking Native woman holding statewide office in the United States. Her whole life, she knew that the school system doesn't tell Native American stories in a true way. From working to change how Native peoples' stories are...

Students will learn about cultural appropriation and its cultural and economic impact on Indigenous peoples. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way....

When there's an emergency, call 911! In this helpful book, readers learn all about how 911 works. They'll discover when it's appropriate to dial 911 and when it's not. They'll learn what happens on a 911 call, including what information the call-taker might need. Readers also learn about the...

From "the master of new journalism [who always] hits it over the fence" (New York Times) and "one of the finest writers on sports anywhere" (USA Today), the scintillating story of lacrosse--the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that...

Winner of the Ngaio Marsh First Novel Award An absorbing, clever debut thriller that speaks to the longstanding injustices faced by New Zealand's indigenous peoples, by an acclaimed Māori screenwriter and director A tenacious Māori detective, Hana Westerman...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the coauthor of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a guide to supporting children's social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5-12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage. TOO OLD FOR TANTRUMS TOO YOUNG FOR...

Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins! Still, there's nothing a trip to Grandma's can't fix in this heartwarming intergenerational story. A sweet, celebratory picture book about family and culture by two debut Metis creators centered around Indigenous peoples' tradition of making...

From a certified somatic life coach, a feminist guide to reclaiming your self-worth and having healthier relationships--perfect for readers of Burnout and The Body Is Not an Apology.  Do you say "yes" when you mean "no"? Do you end up in lopsided...

What if the future of food grew on trees--and had been with us all along? From acorns to chestnuts, hazelnuts, and beyond, discover the ancient staple crops that could nourish people and heal the planet. What You'll Learn in Feed Us with Trees In this groundbreaking and...

Bestselling author, leading sociologist and economist Juliet Schor makes the case for a four-day work week, persuasively showing how this model can address major challenges such as burnout, AI and the climate crisis, and how employees, companies, and governments can work together to...

A Booklist Editors' Choice book, 2025A 2026 RUSA Outstanding Reference Source Perpetrators of genocidal violence have regularly orchestrated propaganda campaigns using newspapers, radio, televisions, the internet, and other means to justify mass...

Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.  Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't...

"Fun, expressive, informative, and imaginative! I want a box full of these books!" --Ben Clanton, New York Times bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly A trilogy of fun, charming, and how-to stories following the curious and spunky Beatrix and Box-With a Bonus...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Women aren't getting a fair deal--at work or at home. Whether you're in "the squeeze" already or just starting your career path, this book gives you the data to understand why and the tools to change it. The demands on working mothers...

"The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking...

A "gripping" (The Washington Post) work of history and reportage that unveils the stranger-than-fiction world of multilevel marketing- a massive money-making scam and radical political conspiracy that has remade American society. "Reads like a thriller . . . masterfully...

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this beautiful graphic novel follows a girl who learns more about friendship and family as she journeys across the fantastical land of Lirrin to tend to its majestic animals. Lu dreams of being a great adventurer,...

s your hybrid working strategy designed to deliver results for both people and business? Making Hybrid Working Work by Gary Cookson is a strategic guide for senior leaders and people executives who want to integrate hybrid working into organizational...

Hundreds of Indigenous nations call North America home--and have since before the countries that make up the continent formed. Indigenous peoples across North America have experienced centuries of struggle and resilience in the face of colonization and oppression. Their journey emphasizes...

A collection of essays from the Stop Cop City movement on the fight for police abolition and for a liveable planet for all, with gripping reporting from activists on the ground and rousing articles from renowned radical academics The Stop Cop City movement is a decentralized effort...

Terrible things happen side by side with the ordinary. Dawn hasn't spoken to her brother, Cody, since he was sent to prison for a violent crime seven years ago. But when Dawn's seemingly perfect life in the big city implodes, she is forced to return to her childhood home and the prairie...

In this urgent parenting guide, learn how to navigate the uncertainty of the climate crisis and keep your kids informed, accountable, and hopeful-with simple actions you can take as a family to help the earth. Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand...

Harvest year-round from your bountiful and sustainable fruit and vegetable garden. Huw Richards' ultimate guide to permaculture gardening, outlining the regenerative methods that make gardening easier to do while being more productive. Huw shows you how to expand your growing...

Written by a dedicated selenophile (a person who loves the Moon), this guide to Earth's celestial companion is a non-technical narrative that quickly elevates the lunar novice to lunar authority. Photographic Atlas of the Moon explains how the Earth and the Moon are locked together...

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS--a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of--poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well...

How to heal relationships, mend rifts with loved ones, and balance the demands of sobriety with the need for family connection An empowering guide for recovering addicts and alcoholics from an author with lived experience and professional expertise In ...

Pulitzer finalist Shoshana Walter exposes the country's failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry. Our country's leaders all seem to agree: People who suffer from addiction need treatment....

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A CBC Best Book of 2025 A poetic memoir as intricately woven as a dreamcatcher about overcoming the pain of generational trauma with the power of traditional healing In candid, incisive, and delicate prose, Chyana Marie Sage shares the...

A memoir of lessons learned from an Ojibwe grandmother during the time of Relocation   Why, her mother asked, did Janis keep running away from kindergarten? She wanted to go home. But not to the house they had just moved to in Duluth, with its gravel yard and...

"An eco-activism guidebook that bursts with salient strategies for rising up and fighting the powers that threaten the natural world." -- Foreword Magazine A Global Guidebook for Activism in the Age of Climate Chaos and Social Injustice In 1994, Patagonia...

From the Eisner-nominated creators of instant bestsellers Allergic and Squished comes a charming and funny graphic novel about family, friendship, and self-discovery! Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington...

Provides invaluable information and practical strategies to empower neurodiverse children to thrive. Globally, the prevalence of children with challenges has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, these children are often labeled as "bad," "stupid," or "lazy." They are...

Watch Nature Bloom with Sunflower Seeds! How do tiny seeds become towering sunflowers? Join Ms. B's class and discover the magic of nature in Sunflower Seeds. This picture book guides young readers through the simple steps of planting, watering, and caring for sunflowers,...

Electricity powers our homes, schools, and gadgets--but how does it actually work? In this nonfiction book for young learners, explore the hidden power of electricity and discover how it is generated, stored, and used in our everyday lives. From power stations that light up homes to electric motors...

A stunning account of the Sacred Stone Camp's first day, where Indigenous activist LaDonna BraveBull Allard gathered water protectors to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline The land is sacred to the people. The people are sacred to the land. As Water Protectors...

From award-winning creators Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird comes an empowering celebration of the strength, diversity, worthiness, and beauty of our bodies Did you know your body is beautiful? And not only is it beautiful--it is also unique, miraculous,...

"To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than others? Why are we here? What are we...

Big feelings are hard to manage, especially when you're a small person trying to understand yourself and the world.  For those confusing stormy days, I Am a Thundercloud helps readers relate to their feelings through the sounds, sensations and colors of nature, making them feel...

A companion to Miss Quinces, Kat Fajardo's bestselling, award-winning middle-grade graphic novel! Sue is heading to Camp Willow this summer! She's looking forward to hiking, archery, and making comics in the fresh air. She's especially excited about LARPing (live-action role-playing...

"Fierce, lyrical, and unrelentingly intimate . . . This is a story about hauntings both literal and inherited, a child gone missing, and the women who carry everything that came before. Faust doesn't just bend form--he breaks it open. --Morgan Talty, national bestselling author of Night of the...