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Bestsellers Diverse Classical Education Collection
This bestselling collection showcases exemplary, philosophical works that emphasize the diversity of knowledge, courage, scientific reasoning, and groundbreaking creativity schools are seeking in K-12 classical education programs. Authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds examine antiquity, the medieval period, the Renaissance, and early modernity.

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A Library for Juana
The World of Sor Juana InésBy Pat Mora, Beatriz VidalView DetailsAn award-winning biography about the inspiring life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
A Rage of Lions (The Shadow Prince #3)
By David Anthony Durham, Hillary WilsonComing Soon This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageA Rage of Lions (The Shadow Prince #3)
By David Anthony Durham, Hillary WilsonView DetailsHardcover available October 28, 2025
In the third installment in The Shadow Prince saga, Ash and his friends race against time to save Egypt, again. This time it's to stop a war with Kush and its raging, roaring, lion-headed god Apedemak.
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Amazing Places
By Lee Bennett Hopkins, Chris Soentpiet, Christy HaleView DetailsA collection of original poems that celebrate some of the amazingly diverse places in our nation. Readers of all ages will want to visit each amazing place again and again!
Behind My Doors
The Story of the World's Oldest LibraryBy Hena Khan, Nabila AdaniView DetailsCome learn about the oldest operating library in existence, which was originally founded by a Muslim woman in 859!
Bookjoy, Wordjoy
By Pat Mora, Raul ColónView DetailsAn inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.
Bottle Tops
The Art of El AnatsuiBy Alison Goldberg, Elizabeth ZunonView DetailsThe inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world.
Brothers in Hope
The Story of the Lost Boys of the SudanBy Mary Williams, R. Gregory ChristieHardcover: $20.95Brothers in Hope
The Story of the Lost Boys of the SudanBy Mary Williams, R. Gregory ChristieView DetailsInspired by the heartbreaking yet inspirational true events in the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Brothers in Hope is a story of remarkable courage, and an amazing testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit.
Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures
By Jan ReynoldsPaperback:This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page$11.95Original price was: $11.95.$7.28Current price is: $7.28.Celebrate! Connections Among Cultures
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsDiscounted pricing is only valid via credit card checkout at leeandlow.com. Discounts cannot be applied to any books under the Bebop Books® imprint, and may not be combined with other offers.
A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance.
Chinese History Stories Volume 1
Stories from the Zhou DynastyBy Renee TingHardcover: $19.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageChinese History Stories Volume 1
Stories from the Zhou DynastyBy Renee TingView DetailsFor thousands of years, the people of China have been enthralled and entertained by stories of real historical figures and events of the past, and have retold the stories until they have become legendary.
Chinese History Stories Volume 2
Stories from the Imperial EraBy Renee TingHardcover: $19.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageChinese History Stories Volume 2
Stories from the Imperial EraBy Renee TingView DetailsFor thousands of years, the people of China have been enthralled and entertained by stories of real historical figures and events of the past, and have retold the stories until they have become legendary. And the best part? They are all true.
Confucius: Great Teacher of China
By DemiView DetailsA beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.
Cool Melons- Turn to Frogs!
The Life and Poems of IssaBy Matthew Gollub, Kazuko StonePaperback: $12.95Cool Melons- Turn to Frogs!
The Life and Poems of IssaBy Matthew Gollub, Kazuko StoneView DetailsFor hundreds of years, school children in Japan have been introduced to poetry through the work of Issa.
Copycat
Nature-Inspired Design Around the WorldBy Christy HaleView DetailsAward-winning author-illustrator Christy Hale brings the fascinating concept of biomimicry to life in a uniquely designed book that shows how nature inspires solutions to real-world problems.
D is for Doufu
An Alphabet Book of Chinese CultureBy Maywan Krach, Hongbin ZhangPaperback: $10.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageD is for Doufu
An Alphabet Book of Chinese CultureBy Maywan Krach, Hongbin ZhangView DetailsAn alphabet book approach exploring the beauty and richness of the Chinese culture.
Dear Mrs. Parks
A Dialogue with Today's YouthBy Rosa ParksView DetailsOn a December day in 1955, Rosa Parks changed the course of history when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus.
Dream Builder
The Story of Architect Philip FreelonBy Kelly Lyons, Laura Freeman HinesHardcover: $20.95Dream Builder
The Story of Architect Philip FreelonBy Kelly Lyons, Laura Freeman HinesEchoes of Grace
By Guadalupe García McCallView DetailsIn this triumphant novel, Pura Belpré Award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall explores sisterhood, family secrets, intergenerational trauma, life, and love in a modern Gothic setting with a magical realist twist.
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Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothHardcover: $21.95Every Month Is a New Year
Celebrations Around the WorldBy Marilyn Singer, Susan L. RothView DetailsHappy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
Fall of the Fireflies (Seasons of Sisterhood #1)
By Guadalupe García McCallHardcover: $23.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFall of the Fireflies (Seasons of Sisterhood #1)
By Guadalupe García McCallView DetailsFrom bestselling author Guadalupe García McCall comes the first book in the Seasons of Sisterhood trilogy, in which twins Velia and Delia take on a divine assignment to be monster-hunting warrior women and save their father's life.
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Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky
By David BowlesPaperback: $19.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFeathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky
By David BowlesView DetailsFeathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky is a stunning collection of Aztec folklore and myths passed from generation to generation and, now, writer to reader.
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Honoring Our Ancestors
By Harriet RohmerPaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHonoring Our Ancestors
By Harriet RohmerView DetailsThrough stories, art, and photographs, Honoring Our Ancestors will inspire children and their families to gain strength from the past as they ask themselves, "Who do I honor?"
I Am Alfonso Jones
By Tony Medina, John Jennings, Stacey RobinsonView DetailsThe Hate U Give meets The Lovely Bones in this unflinching graphic novel about the afterlife of a young man killed by an off-duty police officer, co-illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist John Jennings.
I See the Rhythm
By Toyomi Igus, Michele WoodView Detailsi see the rhythmis an inspiring celebration of African American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.
Ira's Shakespeare Dream
By Glenda Armand, Floyd CooperView DetailsThe inspiring biography of Ira Aldridge, a Black actor who overcame racism to become one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of the nineteenth century.
Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story
By Sonia PatelView DetailsJaya's a rich kid. Rasa's broke and without guidance. On the edge of adulthood and on the opposite sides of the tracks. Romeo and Juliet, on fair Oahu.
Jingu: The Hidden Princess
By Ralph E. Pray, Xiaojun LiPaperback: $12.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageJingu: The Hidden Princess
By Ralph E. Pray, Xiaojun LiView DetailsIn fourth-century Japan, a princess lives a life of loneliness and learning until she makes a secret friend, but her destiny forbids that they ever be more than friends.
Julieta and the Diamond Enigma
By Luisana Duarte ArmendárizView DetailsFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Merci Suarez in this smart young middle-grade mystery about a diamond gone missing from the Louvre and the sweet and spunky girl who cracks the case.
Land of Morning Calm
Korean Culture Then and NowBy John Stickler, Soma HanPaperback: $8.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLand of Morning Calm
Korean Culture Then and NowBy John Stickler, Soma HanView DetailsTake a journey to both ancient and modern Korea, where you will find a rich world of history and traditions that will capture your imagination and whet your appetite for learning more about this fascinating culture.
Lend a Hand
Poems About GivingBy John Frank, London LaddView DetailsA collection of original poems centered on giving and spontaneous acts of kindness, which also incorporate larger themes of community, intergenerational relationships, young mentors, and care for the environment.
Life of a Genius
Su DongpoBy DemiOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLife of a Genius
Su DongpoBy DemiView DetailsA tribute to the spirited life of one of China's greatest literary and historical heroes--poet, scholar, and statesman Su Dongpo.
Magic Windows / Ventanas mágicas
By Carmen Lomas GarzaPaperback: $10.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageMagic Windows / Ventanas mágicas
By Carmen Lomas GarzaView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Through the magic windows of her cut-paper art, Carmen shows us her family, her life as an artist, and the legends of her Aztec past.
Mama's Window
By Lynn Rubright, Patricia C. McKissackView DetailsAfter his mother dies, "Sugar" Martin is sent to live with his gruff uncle Free, a loner who makes his living fishing in a swamp in the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s.
Martí's Song for Freedom
Martí y sus versos por la libertadBy Emma Otheguy, Beatriz VidalHardcover: $19.95Martí's Song for Freedom
Martí y sus versos por la libertadBy Emma Otheguy, Beatriz VidalView DetailsA bilingual biography of José Martí, who dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty-abolishment of slavery, political independence for Cuba, and intellectual independence from colonialism for all Latinos. Written in verse with excerpts from Martí's seminal work, Versos sencillos.
My Papa Diego and Me / Mi papá Diego y yo
By Guadalupe Rivera Marin, Diego RiveraPaperback: $11.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageMy Papa Diego and Me / Mi papá Diego y yo
By Guadalupe Rivera Marin, Diego RiveraView Details"When most people think of my father, Diego Rivera, they think of him as a famous painter... His hard work, dedication, and talent taught me that if you work hard at your passion, you can achieve your dreams."
Guadalupe Rivera Marín had a very unusual childhood, growing up among world famous artwork. Her papá, Diego Rivera, was a larger-than-life figure who created unforgettable images of working people, of life in Mexico, of industrial machines and flowers. But Diego Rivera also loved to paint children, and you'll find them inside the pages of this book, along with lessons and wisdom he passed along to his eldest daughter.
Guadalupe Rivera Marín shares some of her childhood memories of the world-renowned artist who also happened to be her papá. Her recollections are tender, humorous, and unexpected. This intimate artistic portrait will delight readers, from the youngest art lovers to Diego Rivera's biggest fans.
On These Magic Shores
By Yamile Saied MéndezView DetailsMinerva must take care of her sisters after her mother's disappearance in this magical middle grade story that pairs perfectly with Peter Pan.
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Paul Robeson
By Eloise Greenfield, George FordView DetailsAn updated and redesigned edition of an award-winning biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become an international entertainer and civil rights activist. Includes a new introduction and afterword by the author, focusing on Robeson's legacy.
Rise of the Halfling King
(Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1)By David Bowles, Charlene BowlesPaperback: $14.95Rise of the Halfling King
(Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1)By David Bowles, Charlene BowlesView DetailsIn this graphic novel series based on ancient Mesoamerican sagas, a magical boy from Maya legend takes on a giant snake, a power-hungry king, and three impossible tests.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
By Benjamin Alire SáenzView DetailsSammy & Juliana in Hollywood is our American Graffiti.
No, that's not right. It's our Mexican Graffiti.--Denise ChavezSeven Golden Rings
A Tale of Music and MathBy Rajani LaRocca, Archana SreenivasanView DetailsIn this clever, convivial picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's court.
Shame the Stars (Shame the Stars #1)
By Guadalupe García McCallView DetailsIn the midst of racial conflict and at the edges of a war at the Texas-Mexico border in 1915, Joaquín and Dulceña attempt to maintain a secret romance in this young adult reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.
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Sharuko
El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. TelloBy Monica Brown, Elisa ChavarriHardcover: $20.95Sharuko
El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. TelloBy Monica Brown, Elisa ChavarriView DetailsA fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru's ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country's Indigenous history.
Summer of the Mariposas
By Guadalupe García McCallView DetailsIn this young adult retelling of The Odyssey from award-winning author Guadalupe García McCall, Odilia and her four sisters journey to Mexico to return a dead man to his family and encounter magical creatures along the way.
Summoning the Phoenix
Poems and Prose About Chinese Musical InstrumentsBy Emily Jiang, April ChuHardcover: $19.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSummoning the Phoenix
Poems and Prose About Chinese Musical InstrumentsBy Emily Jiang, April ChuView DetailsA collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.
That Summer Night on Frenchmen Street
By Chris ClarksonView DetailsSet in magical New Orleans, two teens from vastly different worlds discover that sharing their strengths, including the love of their friends and family, may just be the path to finding wholeness within themselves.
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The Crane Girl
By Curtis Manley, Lin WangView DetailsIn this magical retelling of a Japanese folktale, a mysterious girl weaves silk to help repay the kindness of a boy and his father until the father's greed finally exposes her secret.
The Doomsday Detectives
How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur ExtinctionBy Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Theo Nicole LorenzHardcover: $21.95The Doomsday Detectives
How Walter and Luis Alvarez Solved the Mystery of Dinosaur ExtinctionBy Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Theo Nicole LorenzView DetailsFather-son scientists Luis and Walter Alvarez piece together one of the greatest mysteries of all time: What really happened to the dinosaurs? Dive into this fun and informative middle grade nonfiction book, which outlines the many important scientific discoveries that aided the Alvarezes in their search for answers.
The Dragon Lover
and Other Chinese ProverbsBy Yong-Sheng XuanPaperback: $7.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Dragon Lover
and Other Chinese ProverbsBy Yong-Sheng XuanView DetailsFrom the lazy farmer who hopes his food will come to him to the Sheriff who claims to love dragons only to hide his own fear, these proverbs are used in everyday Chinese life to illustrate moments of humor or clarity in our actions.
The Echo People
By SD Youngwolf, Shonto BegayView DetailsA thought-provoking picture book about the ways we create our own realities through the words and actions that we put out into the world.
The Great Voyages of Zheng He
By DemiPaperback: $14.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Great Voyages of Zheng He
By DemiView DetailsSail the world with Chinese admiral Zheng He, one of the greatest explorers in world history. What wonders will you discover on his quest to befriend nations?
The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song
(Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)By David Bowles, Charlene BowlesPaperback: $15.95The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song
(Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)By David Bowles, Charlene BowlesView DetailsIn this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to prepare the world for humans--with a little trickster fun along the way. A supreme middle-grade adventure!
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The Longest Night in Egypt (The Shadow Prince #2)
By David Anthony Durham, Eric WilkersonHardcover: $21.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Longest Night in Egypt (The Shadow Prince #2)
By David Anthony Durham, Eric WilkersonView DetailsThe Shadow Prince saga continues as Ash and his heroic friends rush to save Ra from the belly of Apep and bring light back to an Egypt that has been plunged into darkness.
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The Magical Monkey King
Mischief in HeavenBy Ji Li Jiang, Youshan TangPaperback: $16.95This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Magical Monkey King
Mischief in HeavenBy Ji Li Jiang, Youshan TangView DetailsA retelling of stories about the brave, smart, and mischievous Monkey King, accompanied by Chinese brush painting and pen drawings.
The Magnolia Sword
A Ballad of MulanBy Sherry Thomas, Christina ChungView DetailsBestselling writer Sherry Thomas weaves an enthralling retelling of a story that has thrilled readers for centuries: the ballad of Mulan.
The Moonlit Vine
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie MayleView DetailsFourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?
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The People Shall Continue
By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol GravesThe People Shall Continue
By Simon J. Ortiz, Sharol GravesView DetailsRepublished for its fortieth anniversary, this powerful story by renowned Acoma Pueblo poet and storyteller Simon J. Ortiz traces the history of Native / Indigenous people of North America from the time of creation to the present.
The Shadow Prince (The Shadow Prince #1)
By David Anthony DurhamView DetailsFIVE DEADLY TESTS, ONLY ONE SHADOW PRINCE
In this middle grade solarpunk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelve-year-old Ash must compete and survive to become the shadow--and protector--of the prince.
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The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis
By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron BoydPaperback: $10.95The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis
By Kathleen Benson, Jim Haskins, Aaron BoydView DetailsThis new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and a revered Congressman today.
The Story of Trailblazing Actor Ira Aldridge
By Glenda Armand, Floyd CooperView DetailsThis new entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies features Ira Aldridge, an African American actor considered one of the greatest Shakespearean performers of the nineteenth century, and an outspoken advocate for the abolitionist movement in the United States.
The Turtle Ship
By Helena Ku Rhee, Colleen Kong-SavageView DetailsA young Korean boy named Sun-sin designs one of the greatest battleships in history and fulfills his dream of sailing the world.
The Witch Owl Parliament
(Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyThe Witch Owl Parliament
(Clockwork Curandera, Volume I)By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyView DetailsDiscounted pricing is only valid via credit card checkout at leeandlow.com. Discounts cannot be applied to any books under the Bebop Books® imprint, and may not be combined with other offers.
Discover a graphic novel unlike any other--a brilliant steampunk reimagining of Frankenstein set in colonial Mexico.
This Land is My Land
By George LittlechildView DetailsThrough his own words and paintings, acclaimed Native artist George Littlechild takes us back in time to the first meeting between his Plains Cree ancestors and the first European settlers in North America.
When the Shadbush Blooms
By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron FaddenPaperback: $11.95When the Shadbush Blooms
By Carla Messinger, Susan R. Katz, David Kanietakeron FaddenView DetailsA young Lenape Indian girl observes and reflects on the small, important ways her family today, and her ancestors generations before, celebrate the cycle of seasons.
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