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By Margret Rettich, Elizabeth D Crawford. 1986
In 1551, Prince Max of Austria married Princess Maria of Spain. One of their wedding presents was an Indian elephant.…
As the procession went from Spain to Vienna, the people came to watch the gigantic beast pass by. Grades K-3. c1986. Uniform title: Soliman der Elefant.By Johanne Ménard. 2010
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.By Caroline Elkins. 2005
Recovers the lost history of the last days of British colonialism in Kenya. In the aftermath of World War II…
and the triumph of liberal democracy over fascism, the British detained and brutalised hundreds of thousands of Kikuyu - the colony's largest ethnic group - who had demanded their independence. Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for general non-fiction. Explicit descriptions of sex and violence, some strong language. 2005.By Gail Gibbons. 1995
By Derek Harvey, Dk, Dk. 2016
Presents random facts about animals around the world, including why jellyfish glow, why lice live in our hair, how bats…
find their food in the dark, and why dung beetles collect poop. For grades 2-4. 2016By Preet Bharara. 2022
Introduce the concept of justice to young people with this picture book by New York Times bestselling author of Doing…
Justice, Preet Bharara. In clear and simple language, Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, explains what justice is and what it takes to achieve it for even the youngest readers. Drawing on examples of historic justice seekers whose deeds best demonstrate those attributes by asking hard questions, keeping an open mind, defending the truth, and using their voices and their bodies to fight injustice—such as Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, Malala Yousafzai, and many others, this timely book is perfect for exploring the concept of justice. Inspire young readers to fight for justice in their world and to remain hopeful that by standing together, it can triumphBy Kimberly Dean, James Dean, Kim Dean. 2015
By Ruth Scurr. 2006
Biography of lawyer Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794), a leader of the French Revolution who became a victim of the Reign of…
Terror, which he instigated. Posits that Robespierre's advocacy of the death penalty was psychologically motivated and uses primary sources to document his life. Violence. 2006By Richard Yancey, Rick Yancey. 2007
High School sophomore Alfred Kropp, a descendant of Sir Lancelot, is extracted from his foster home to battle the demons…
imprisoned in a vessel that belonged to King Solomon. Sequel to The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (RC 62068). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2007By Diane Stanley, Peter Vennema. 1993
Follows the life and writing career of Charles Dickens, the famous nineteenth-century English novelist whose works include David Copperfield (DB…
22325), Oliver Twist (DB 22868), and A Christmas Carol (DB 43546). Describes his advocacy for needy children. For grades 4-7. 1993By Mollie Katzen, Ann Henderson. 1994
Nineteen fun-to-make recipes for healthy dishes like bagel faces, green spaghetti, pretend soup (requires no cooking), muffins with a surprise…
inside, and pizza. Designed to help young children learn independence in cooking, under the guidance of an adult "partner." Includes safety tips. For preschool-grade 2 and older readers. 1994By Jeremy Dronfield. 2023
This powerful, moving middle grade adaptation of the adult international bestselling narrative nonfiction book The Boy Who Followed His Father…
into Auschwitz shines a light on the true story of two brothers who experienced the atrocities of the Holocaust in very different ways. Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler's brutal regime, their Austrian-Jewish family of six was cruelly torn apart. Taken to Buchenwald concentration camp, Fritz and his Papa, Gustav, underwent hard labor and starvation. Meanwhile, Kurt made the difficult voyage, all alone, to America, to escape the war. When Papa was ordered to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp, Fritz—desperate not to lose his beloved father—insisted he must go too. Together, they endured countless atrocities to survive. Jeremy Dronfield authentically and accurately captures this family tale of bravery, love, hope, and survival with the help of extensive research and primary sources like Gustav's diary and interviews with family members. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookBy Nico Medina. 2023
This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be "the war to end all wars"…
but tragically wasn't. In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or "shell shocked" (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for months with opposing troops fighting from rat-infested trenches, battles that often ended in a hollow victory with only a small area of land retaken. The author of many successful Who HQ titles Nico Medina gives young readers a clear and compelling account of this long and tragic event, a war that left over 20 million dead and was the lead-up to World War II barely twenty years laterBy Scholastic, Cynthia O'Brien. 2021
By Cheryl Bardoe. 2018
Biography of Sophie Germain (1776-1831), who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics. In…
1816 she was the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences for her work on vibrations. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2018By Nancy Ohlin. 2016
A brief overview of ancient Greece's civilization. Covers the different city-states, labor, religion, architecture, and government of the time. Also…
touches on the Olympic Games, philosophy, and poetry that have remained a part of their legacy. For grades 3-6. 2016By Mary Kay Carson. 2016
Explores the red planet Mars, with special attention to the spacecraft missions and rovers that have explored the surface, looking…
for evidence of water and signs of microbial life. For grades 2-4. 2016By Anita Croy. 2010
Facts about this Iberian Peninsula country, whose bullfighting, Mediterranean beaches, and flamenco dancing are popular among tourists. Describes Spain's geography…
and nature, history and government, and people and culture. Discusses its improved economic status after entering the European Union in 1986. For grades 3-6. 2010By Marion Cunningham. 1995
Provides detailed instructions for beginning cooks on various food-preparation procedures and techniques. The chapter on vegetable soup describes peeling and…
chopping vegetables and explains the difference between boiling and simmering. Includes recipes for salad, hamburgers, pasta, chicken dinner, apple pie, and birthday cake. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1995By Anna McQuinn. 2008
Facts about this small North Atlantic island nation. Chronicles the country's history from its ancient Celtic civilization to its formation…
into a modern republic. Describes Ireland's geography, including its cliffs and bogs. Discusses Irish citizens' desire to preserve their cultural traditions while improving the economy. For grades 3-6. 2008