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Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books

This series of narrative nonfiction picture books explores true stories that have shaped our world, bringing them to life for young readers. Each volume delves into fascinating individuals and pivotal moments across history, science, and culture. Through engaging storytelling and visually rich illustrations, these books spark curiosity and educate about significant human encounters. It's an excellent series for discovering the world through the power of real-life narratives.

Jars of Hope
For the Right to Learn
Helen Thayer's Arctic Adventure: A Woman and a Dog Walk to the North Pole
Hedy's Journey

Recommended Reading Order

  • Hedy's Journey

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading

    Hedy and her family are Jewish, and the Jew-hating Nazi Party is rising. Hedy's family is no longer safe in their home in Hungary. Join Hedy on her journey-where she encounters good fortune and misfortune, a kind helper and cruel soldiers, a reunion and a tragedy-and discover how Hedy is both lucky and brave.

    Hedy's Journey
  • She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban's rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. Discover Malala's story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.

    For the Right to Learn
  • Amid the horrors of World War II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. She kept records of the children she helped smuggle away from the Nazis' grasp, and when she feared her work might be discovered, she buried her lists in jars, hoping to someday recover them and reunite children with their parents.

    Jars of Hope