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Helen Keller: rebellious spirit
By Laurie Lawlor. 2001
Biography of the blind and deaf girl whose spirit knew no limitations. Discusses Keller's achievements in the context of the…
social expectations for women and people with disabilities in the early twentieth century. Describes her disappointments and frustrations as well as her accomplishments. For grades 5-8. 2001A long and uncertain journey: the 27,000 mile voyage of Vasco da Gama (Great explorers book)
By Joan E Goodman, Joan Goodman, Joan Elizabeth Goodman, Tom McNeely. 2001
Stone girl, bone girl: the story of Mary Anning (Orchard HC Picture Books)
By Laurence Anholt, Sheila Moxley. 1999
A brief biography of a young English fossil hunter in the early 1800s. Describes how Mary Anning learns about treasures…
in the rocks and how at age twelve she makes an important scientific discovery--bones of a sea monster that are 165 million years old. For grades K-3. 1998How to dig a hole to the other side of the world
By Faith McNulty. 1990
The Penny Whistle traveling with kids book: whether by boat, train, car, or plane--how to take the best trip with kids of all ages
By Annie Gilbar, Jill Weber, Meredith Brokaw. 1995
Collection of ideas to help parents plan trips that the entire family will enjoy. Topics include rules of the road,…
planning a trip, games to play while traveling, exercises to do, travel journals, and food to take along--including recipesFossil Whisperer, The: How Wendy Sloboda Discovered a Dinosaur
By Helaine Becker, Sandra Dumais. 2022
A captivating look at the life of a modern-day fossil hunter who makes the find of a lifetime. Wendy has…
an eye for the unusual and is skilled at finding things that others don't see. On a middle school field trip, she spots one of those unusual things --- it's fossilized coral 100 million years old! Wendy's thrilled! And soon, she gets hooked on hunting fossils. She decides to turn her passion into her career and becomes known as the “fossil whisperer” around the world. But it's close to home where she makes her most amazing find: Wendiceratops! Make no bones about it, a dinosaur species named after you is way cool! Kids will be wondering: what might be buried where I live?Born hungry: Julia child becomes the "french chef"
By Alex Prud'Homme. 2022
Julia Child was born hungry, but she was not born a cook. It took time for her to become the…
famous creator of delectable concoctions. During World War II, Julia Child developed her first recipe—for shark repellent!—and was later inspired to learn how to cook by a life-changing luncheon in France. While living in Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through classes at one of the world's most renowned culinary schools. Though she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, Julia Child was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. She became America's first celebrity TV chef and one of its most entertaining teachers. Julia Child believed that cooking should be fun and every meal a special event. Her favorite phrase was—Bon appétit—"Enjoy your meal!"The Calypso alphabet
By John Agard, Jennifer Bent. 1989
Columbus: his enterprise : exploding the myth
By Hans Koning. 1991
Koning debunks the legend of Columbus as a brave sailor who set out to find a new route to Asia…
and instead discovered America. The author looks at the explorer's life, from his childhood in Genoa through his four voyages, and describes how Columbus's desire to find a new route to Asia and to bring back gold to Spain led to the plundering of Native AmericansA world full of poems
By Dk Publishing. 2021
An encyclopedia of poetry containing 150 poems to inspire a love of poetry in every child. A gorgeous introduction to…
poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings. This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics—from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives. Poems are complemented by detailed timelines and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative. Prompts inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner. Dr Sylvia Vardell teaches graduate courses in children's and young adult literature at Texas Woman's University. She has published ten books on literature and over 100 journal articles for teachers, librarians and parents. Her current work focuses on poetry for children, including her nationally recognized blog, PoetryforChildren. She currently chairs the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award committee. She serves on the Executive Committee of the International Board on Books for Young People and co-edited their international journal of children's literature, BookbirdFly, girl, fly!: Shaesta Waiz soars around the world
By Nancy Roe Pimm, Alexandra Bye. 2020
An account of how Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman in history, and the first woman from Afghanistan, to fly…
around the world in a single-engine aircraft. For grades K-3. 2020Kamala Harris: rooted in justice
By Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman. 2020
Award-winning poet and author chronicles the formative moments of Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who would grow up to…
be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States. For grades K-3. 2020Itzhak: a boy who loved the violin
By Abigail Halpin, Tracy Newman. 2020
Short biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, Itzhak…
was transformed by listening to music on the radio and honed his gift after a near-fatal bout of polio that left him reliant on crutches. For grades K-3. 2020Building Zaha: the story of architect Zaha Hadid
By Victoria Tentler-Krylov. 2020
A short profile of British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, a pioneer in her field, who built innovative projects that became…
famous even when critics called them unbuildable. For grades K-3. 2020It's easter! (It's a Holiday!)
By Richard Sebra. 2018
Easter is here! Learn about Easter symbols such as eggs, bunnies, and flowers, and the different ways that people celebrate…
this springtime holiday. Eye-catching photographs and carefully leveled text invite readers to join the holiday fun. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skillsIt's new year's day! (It's a Holiday!)
By Richard Sebra. 2018
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. When is New Year's Day? What…
are resolutions? And how do people celebrate? Full-color photographs, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage readers while helping them understand this exciting holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skillsShe persisted: Sally ride (She Persisted)
By Atia Abawi. 2021
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series…
about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, readers learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride—and how she persisted . As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sally Ride's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Temple Grandin, Virginia Apgar, and more!She persisted: Florence griffith joyner (She Persisted)
By Rita Williams-Garcia. 2021
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series…
about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer , readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner—and how she persisted . Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner's footsteps and make a difference! And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner : "A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." — School Library JournalIt's cinco de mayo! (It's a Holiday!)
By Richard Sebra. 2018
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This annual…
fiesta began after a historical Mexican military victory, and now it is celebrated in many parts of the United States. Learn about food, music, and more through full-color photographs, diagrams, and other nonfiction text features. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply into the contentGymnastics superstar Simone Biles (Bumba Books - Sports Superstars)
By Jon M Fishman. 2019
Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in…
2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans