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The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. What do you call a stuffed plush bear? A teddy bear, of course But where did the name "Teddy bear" come from? This illustrated children's book tells the story of President Theodore Roosevelt and his famous hunting trip in Mississippi where he refused to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree. This story eventually led to the popularity of "Teddy's bear" toys all over America.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Patsy and Polly Jefferson were thrilled to be reunited with their father, Thomas, at their home in Monticello. They were even more delighted that he brought news that the Revolutionary War had ended, and Americans were free from British rule. In this story, Patsy and Polly learn all about what their father had done to establish American democracy and the work that was still to come.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Sofia and her parents live in East Berlin, but her older brother Jonas lives in West Berlin-a great wall and armed police keep them apart. Young Sofia grapples with what it means to live behind a wall under communist rule, wondering what life must be like for her brother on the other side. Then one day, Sofia hears an important radio announcement that will lead to freedom, peace, and a family reunion at one of the biggest events in Western history.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Meriwether Lewis and his friend William Clark led one of the most important explorations of North America in U.S. history. But before he was a great explorer, Meriwether was a young boy who shared his mother's curiosity for the natural world, and also happened to lived down the street from future president Thomas Jefferson. In this beautifully illustrated book, children follow along with the discoveries of Lewis and Clark as they set off across North America to explore the newly-acquired western territories.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. At first, flying was just a hobby for Amelia Earhart. When Captain Hilton H. Railey asked Amelia to join a flight across the Atlantic Ocean, however, her life changed forever. Amelia went on to be the first woman to fly solo from Europe to North America, and she continued to break both social barriers for women and countless flying records throughout the rest of her adventurous life.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Arthur Ashe was the first black man to win the Wimbledon tennis tournament, but this victory was not easy. Arthur grew up in Virginia in a time of segregation, where black people were kept out of areas where white people lived, worked, and played sports. Frustrated with the unfairness he saw, Arthur spoke out against segregation, advocating for a fairer world where anyone could compete to be the best, regardless of the color of their skin.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Michael Phelps is not only the greatest swimmer of all time, he is also the most decorated Olympian in history. He wasn't always great, though-at age seven, he couldn't even swim underwater. In this book, kids see how a little bit of encouragement helped Michael Phelps go from struggling swimmer to Olympic champion.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Steve Jobs began tinkering with mechanics when he was just a kid. His father called him "tenacious," and while this stubborn spirit caused Steve trouble in school, it helped him get ahead in the world of technology. This book introduces kids to the life and work of the unconventional genius behind the Apple logo.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Telephones, light bulbs, movies--where did these inventions come from? Children learn alongside young Stephen as his mom tells him the story of inventor Thomas Edison. Even though Edison's school teachers didn't think he was very smart, he grew up to change the world forever.

The I'm Curious About picture book series teaches young readers about the world's coolest historical figures, discoveries, and events. Nikola Tesla is considered the father of physics and one of the most important inventors of the twentieth century. While he's not as widely known as Thomas Edison, Tesla also made important discoveries about electricity. Learn all about this eccentric man from Croatia who gave us the x-ray, radio, the electric motor, and all sorts of other important inventions.