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Richard Walz

Richard Walz is the illustrator of many humorous historical Step into Reading books. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Martin and Chris Kratt: The Wild Life
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
George, Thomas, and Abe!
Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner
Listen Up!
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race
George Washington and the General's Dog
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
The Fly on the Ceiling

Books

Martin and Chris Kratt: The Wild Life
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
George, Thomas, and Abe!
Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner
Listen Up!
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Eat My Dust! Henry Ford's First Race
George Washington and the General's Dog
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
The Fly on the Ceiling

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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National Depression Education and Awareness Month

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Penguin Random House Education is proud to celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs annually from September 15th through October 15th.  We are highlighting the works of our authors and illustrators from the Latinx and Hispanic community, whose stories and characters have a profound impact on our society. Here is a collection of titles

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