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Little House in the Big Woods Book Poster Image
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Little House in the Big Woods
age 7+
Beloved classic follows a frontier family for four seasons.
By Laura Ingalls Wilder
(1932)
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Soar, Elinor! Book Poster Image
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Soar, Elinor!
age 7+
Exciting bio of '20s female pilot who found fame with stunt.
By Tami Lewis Brown
(2010)
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Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies Book Poster Image
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Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
age 7+
Fascinating profiles celebrate women of American Revolution.
By Cokie Roberts
(2014)
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The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus Book Poster Image
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The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus
age 7+
Engaging picture-book intro to word-loving thesaurus author.
By Jen Bryant
(2014)
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Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower Book Poster Image
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Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
age 7+
Gorgeous, clever account of bold con artist's life.
By Greg Pizzoli
(2015)
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Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas Book Poster Image
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Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
age 7+
Compelling bio of African-American heart surgery innovator.
By Gwendolyn Hooks
(2016)
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I Survived Series Book Poster Image
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I Survived Series
age 7+
Riveting, emotional historical fiction for young readers.
By Lauren Tarshis
(2010)
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Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 1 Book Poster Image
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Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 1
age 7+
Rollicking spy adventure is loaded with humor.
By Mac Barnett
(2018)
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The Impossible Crime: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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The Impossible Crime: Mac B., Kid Spy, Book 2
age 7+
Inspired silliness in laugh-out-loud spy mystery.
By Mac Barnett
(2018)
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What's the Big Deal About Elections Book Poster Image
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What's the Big Deal About Elections
age 7+
Info-packed, kid-friendly look at voting in the USA.
By Ruby Shamir
(2018)
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman TV Poster Image
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
age 7+
Endearing historical drama is a classic for families.
Network: Syndicated
(1993)
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Ultimate Factories TV Poster Image
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Ultimate Factories
age 7+
Behind-the-scenes show is great for curious kids.
Network: National Geographic Channel
(2006)
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ToonHeads TV Poster Image
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ToonHeads
age 7+
Classic 'toons get documentary treatment.
Network: Boomerang
(1992)
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Time Warp Trio TV Poster Image
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Time Warp Trio
age 7+
A look back in time, through books -- how novel!
Network: Discovery Family Channel
(2005)
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Timeblazers TV Poster Image
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Timeblazers
age 7+
Quirky history lessons sure to entertain tweens.
Network: Discovery Family Channel
(2003)
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Crashbox
age 7+
Fun interactive show challenges grade-schoolers.
Network: HBO Family
(1999)
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John Ratzenberger's Made in America TV Poster Image
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John Ratzenberger's Made in America
age 7+
Fun factory field trips will entertain families.
Network: Travel Channel
(2004)
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Treasure Island (1950) Movie Poster Image
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Treasure Island (1950)
age 7+
Avast! Disney's live-action, seagoing landmark.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1950)
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Time Team America TV Poster Image
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Time Team America
age 7+
Fascinating science show that families can really dig into.
Network: PBS
(2009)
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The Adventures of Ociee Nash Movie Poster Image
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The Adventures of Ociee Nash
age 7+
Tale of 19th-century girl power will inspire modern kids.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2004)
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