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Deeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series,…
adapted for audio. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media."
The 1619 Project&’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in…
the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope, willed themselves to keep living, living. And the people learned new words for love for friend for family for joy for grow for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity
Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy…
and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength
Newspaperman examines his unique relationship with his hiking partner, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch. Explains how a fund-raising effort after…
a friend's death started man and dog's years of climbing in New Hampshire's White Mountains--188 peaks over three winters. Some strong language. 2011
Frequent Amtrak passenger and travel columnist offers advice on planning trips in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; finding the…
lowest fares; tipping train staff; packing sparingly; and practicing rail-rider etiquette. Explains railroad equipment, safety, and history. Revised and updated third edition. 2011
Examines poor living and working conditions of immigrants that led to the 1911 garment factory fire in New York City…
that killed 146. Discusses the catastrophe's impact on labor-union movements, workplace-safety regulations, and the existence of sweatshops around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2011
Biography of Janis Joplin (1943-1970) chronicles her successful music career and provides insight into her personal life and emotional vulnerabilities.…
Discusses Joplin's drug and alcohol addictions and death of an overdose at age twenty-seven. For junior and senior high and older readers. YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction. 2010
For this guide to exploring America's National Parks, National Geographic Society editors consulted nature writers and outdoor enthusiasts to identify…
eighty areas of interest--such as natural wonders, wildlife, history, day hikes, and campgrounds, cuisine--and recommend the ten best parks in each category. 2011
North American destinations for the cost-conscious. Divided into four categories--classic Americana sites, wilderness trips, learning vacations, and wellness getaways--the guide…
suggests when to splurge on tours, meals, and train rides and ways to save on accommodations and time of year. Lists festivals and parks. Provides resources for more information. 2011
Early environmentalist and author Mary Austin, portrayed in Mary Austin and the American West (DB 72474), describes the landscape between…
the high Sierras and the Mojave Desert in this 1903 work about the flora, fauna, and people of the California desert. 1903
Account of the nearly four thousand black youngsters who were arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, in May 1963 after marching to…
protest segregation. Features profiles of four participants, including the youngest of the group, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012
Author recounts the three-month, 1,100-mile solo hike she took on a whim in 1995, after years of devastating personal losses.…
Describes her encounters with rattlesnakes, locals, fellow hikers, and her own thoughts during her trek from Los Angeles to Washington State on the Pacific Crest Trail. Strong language. Bestseller. 2012
Advocate for accessible travel presents twenty-two itineraries designed for wheelchair users and/or slow walkers. Trips cover the continental United States,…
including one featuring Utah's five national parks and another showcasing "Land of Lincoln" in Illinois and the Iowa filming location of the movie Field of Dreams. 2012
Acclaimed British novelist chronicles his 1842 trip to the United States and offers observations about North American society. Includes Dickens's…
celebrated visit with Laura Bridgman at the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts Asylum for the Blind. Introduction and notes by Patricia Ingham. 2004
Analysis of the history of racial integration in America. Focuses on four case studies: education in Alabama, real estate and…
city planning in Missouri, the advertising industry in New York City, and a Catholic church in Louisiana. Some strong language. 2012
History of New York's Times Square from its beginnings as part of Medcef Eden's farm in the early 1800s. Profiles…
the first entrepreneurs and discusses the subway lines, theaters, high rises, and iconic billboard displays that have popped up over the decades. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012
Discusses wild horses that reside on Assateague Island National Seashore, a barrier island between Virginia and Maryland. Details their diet,…
physical characteristics, life cycles, and behavior, including their interactions with humans. Explains the steps taken to control overpopulation. Contains a glossary and resources. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012
Autobiography of Olympic gold-medal gymnast Gabrielle Douglas. Recounts her early life in Virginia, her professional training in Iowa, and the…
sacrifices she and her family made to support her dream. Credits her faith and family for her success at the 2012 London games. For senior high and older readers. 2012
Biography focuses on the younger years of African American educator Booker T. Washington (1856-1915). Highlights his desire to learn to…
read when that was forbidden for slaves. Covers Washington's struggles and his ambition to study at the Hampton Institute--a place where black people could learn freely. For grades 2-4. 2012
Account of the 1850-1863 rebuilding of the U.S. Capitol while the country was debating the future of slavery. Discusses the…
role of Mississippi senator-turned-Secretary of War Jefferson Davis and the rivalry between Army captain Montgomery C. Meigs, the chief engineer, and architect Thomas U. Walter. 2012