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Shipwreck at the bottom of the world: the extraordinary true story of Shackleton and the Endurance
By Jennifer Armstrong. 1998
An account of the survival of a twenty-eight man crew who set out on a 1914 expedition to Antarctica. Their…
ship was marooned in pack ice and later crushed by it. Explains the daily difficulties the men faced during their nine-month ordeal and Captain Ernest Shackleton's bravery to effect their rescue. Grades 5-8. 1998.Dancing hands: how Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln
By Margarita Engle. 2019
As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If…
she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own songs and performing in grand cathedrals. Then a revolution in Venezuela forced her family to flee to the United States. Teresa felt lonely in this unfamiliar place, where few of the people she met spoke Spanish. Worst of all, there was fighting in her new home, too-the Civil War. Still, Teresa kept playing, and soon she grew famous as the talented Piano Girl who could play anything from a folk song to a sonata-so famous, in fact, that President Abraham Lincoln wanted her to play at the White House! Yet with the country torn apart by war, could Teresa's music bring comfort to those who needed it most?Hoot, Hoot, Hooray! And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Rescues (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Ashlee Brown Blewett. 2019
Meet some brave, amazing animals and the caring people who come to their rescue. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts,…
and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories-just right to carry in backpacks, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.My Best Friend Is a Dolphin!: And More True Dolphin Stories
By Moira Rose Donohue. 2019
This chapter book is sure to make a splash! Find fun, funny, and TRUE stories of heroic and talented dolphins…
and amazing dolphin friendships. It's perfect for budding bookworms and animal lovers alikeThe Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost (Epic Fails #4)
By Ben Thompson, Erik Slader. 2019
Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last…
adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren't enough to save you if you can't read a map or trespass on somebody else's land! In this fourth installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson introduces readers to an international cast of trailblazers and details every mutiny, wrong turn, and undiscovered city of gold behind the age of exploration.Living with Wolves!: True Stories of Adventures with Animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Jamie Dutcher, Jim Dutcher. 2019
Imagine living with a pack of wolves! For National Geographic wildlife documentarians Jim and Jamie Dutcher, that dream came true.…
Join the Dutchers as they discover what life is like among wolves in the western wilderness. Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers will be howling for more.When I get older: the story behind Wavin' flag
By Rudy Gutierrez, K'Naan, Sol Guy. 2012
Somali-Canadian poet, singer, and songwriter K’naan tells his story. Born in Somalia, he grew up in Mogadishu. When the Somali…
Civil War began in 1991, K’naan was just thirteen. His mother made the difficult decision to move her family so that they could grow up in safety. First in New York and then in Toronto, K’naan faced many challenges. Like many other immigrants, he had to make a place for himself in a world of alien customs, clothes, and language. His road was a hard one: he lost many friends to violence. But K’naan’s love of music, and his enormous talent, became a way for him to connect with his past, with his classmates, and eventually to millions of people around the world. Grades K-3. 2012.Say a little prayer
By Tonya Bolden, Dionne Warwick, David Freeman Wooley, Soud. 2008
American icon and international superstar Dionne Warwick presents an inspiring and entertaining children's picture book that encourages kids to find…
their best talent in life and embrace it. "Little D" is ambling through childhood like any other little kid - enjoying her family and neighbours, her pet dog, her hobbies, and school - when one day she discovers that she has a special talent. In her first-ever singing performance in front of an audience, Little D brings the house down! And she discovers, with her grandfather's encouragement, that everyone has a special talent and it's up to each person to find it, embrace it, perfect it, and enjoy it! Grades K-3. 2008.Ella Fitzgerald: the tale of a vocal virtuosa
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, J. Brian Pinkney. 2002
Ella Fitzgerald began her life as a singer on the stage of the famous Apollo Theatre when she was just…
seventeen years old, an unknown orphan in Harlem. Her rich voice and vocal innovations brought her fame, fortune, and a remarkable career that spanned over half a century and won her generations of fans around the world. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2002.Guess how much i love canada
By Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoyHow to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion
By Ashima Shiraishi. 2020
From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in…
rock climbing and in life.To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them Peepers the emu may look innocent, but he has a…
seriously dark secret. Hes a thief! And hes not the only animal giving humans a hard time. Atticus, a mischievous cat, has a taste for trouble and anything he can sink his teeth into. And dont even think about leaving Coco the Westie pup alone in a motel room. Read all these hilarious, true tales of animals causing chaos in Terrier Trouble!Diving with sharks!: And more true stories of extreme adventures (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Margaret Gurevich. 2020
Incredible stories about explorers and their amazing adventures Plunge into three exciting underwater adventures in Diving With Sharks! Find out…
what its like to come face-to-face with a great white shark, swim for your life in icycold waters, and dive into a cave that holds secrets to ancient life. Youll meet explorers and scientists who are taking incredible risks on their mission to learn about the world. So brace yourself for these grippingand TRUEtales of extreme excursions and ultimate survival!Danger on the mountain!: True stories of extreme adventures (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Gregg Treinish. 2020
Incredible stories about explorers and their amazing adventures I crawled to the edge, to the last centimeter of the continent…
and its last piece of grass and last grain of dirt. Hanging out at the edge of the world at the edge of a mountain ridge is just another day for extreme adventurer Gregg Treinish. From the top of the Appalachian Trail to the very bottom of South America, Gregg is on a quest for adventure. Join Gregg as he treks across the Americas, faces the (almost) impossible, and learns how to make the world a better place in the processRascally rabbits!: And more true stories of animals behaving badly (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Aline Alexander Newman. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them You might think bunnies look cute and innocent, but they…
can be a heap of trouble! Meet Sniffles, Babbity, Inky, and Bugs, four rabbits with plans of their own. Theyre not the only ones getting into mischief, though. In Rascally Rabbits! youll also meet YellowYellow, a bear with a taste for treats, and Moose, a dog who cant help but find trouble. Get ready to laugh with these true stories of animals behaving badlyRhino rescue!: And more amazing true stories of saving animals (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Clare Hodgson Meeker. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them On a sunny beach in Hawaii, a monk seal bobs…
in the water. She doesnt look healthy. Honey Girl needs rescuing. Half a world away, National Geographic Explorers Beverly and Dereck Joubert are planning a rescue of their ownthey have come up with a daring plan to save Africas rhinos. Far from the hot plains of Africa, two Siberian tiger cubs wander out of their forest home. Travel the world in Rhino Rescue! to meet some incredible animals and the caring people who save themTogether forever!: True stories of amazing animal friendships (National Geographic Kids Chapters)
By Mary Quattlebaum. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them Where can you find a dog on wheels and a…
fluffy chicken that work together at a veterinarians office? What about Mr. G the goat and Jellybean the donkey, two inseparable friends? Or dog and cheetah BFFs? Look no further! Together Forever! tells three heartwarming tales of unlikely animal friendships that prove love knows no species. These true stories will amaze, inspire, and make you say AwwwHoops to hippos!: True stories of a basketball star on safari
By Boris Diaw. 2020
Incredible stories about animals and the people who love them When it comes to basketball star Boris Diaw, there is…
definitely more than meets the eye! He may be known for shooting hoops on the court, but he is also passionate about shooting photos of wild animals. In Hoops to Hippos!, youll join Boris on four wildlife adventureson safari in Africa and on the lookout for tigers in Indiaas he captures incredible photos of some amazing animalsThe golden thread: a song for Pete Seeger
By Colin Meloy, Nikki McClure. 2018
Blue grass boy: the story of Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass music
By Barb Rosenstock, Edwin Fotheringham. 2018
Presents the story of musician Bill Monroe, the youngest of eight children, who loved playing and singing harmonies with his…
family on the front porch and continued to work on his craft as he grew up. His deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass. For grades K-3. 2018