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The art of the possible: an everyday guide to politics
By Edward Keenan, Julie McLaughlin. 2015
An introduction to politics and why we need it. Includes topics such as why we form societies, the basic types…
of governments, the power of public opinion, types of rhetoric, and more. Provides several case studies and a glossary. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015Extraordinary people: a semi-comprehensive guide to some of the world's most fascinating individuals (Uncommon compendiums)
By Michael Hearst, Aaron Scamihorn. 2015
The amazing age of John Roy Lynch (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)
By Chris Barton, Don Tate. 2015
Short biography of John Roy Lynch (1847-1939), one of the first African Americans elected to the United States Congress. Recounts…
his childhood in slavery, how his passion led him to being appointed justice of the peace, and his success as a politician for the people. For grades 2-4. 2015Austin Mahone: Jennifer Lawrence ; Pharrell Williams ; Taylor Swift (Real Bios)
By Marie Morreale. 2015
Four biographies of music and movie stars. Highlights Austin Mahone, Jennifer Lawrence, Pharrell Williams, and Taylor Swift's rises to fame…
and speculates about their futures. Includes fun facts and quirky things they like. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2015The Essential library of the US military series (Essential Library of the US Military)
By Robert Grayson. 2015
Six titles focus on US armed forces. Includes The US Air Force, The US Army, The US Coast Guard, The…
US Marine Corps, The US National Guard, and The US Navy. Explores the military's history, current missions, major accomplishments, training, and more. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2015The history of money: from bartering to banking
By Martin Jenkins, Satoshi Kitamura. 2014
Chronicles the evolution of money, from a time when it didn't exist to the creation of a bartering system to…
modern forms of currency. Includes interesting tidbits, such as the first IOU borrowing system, rulers taxing their subjects, and the Roman invention of inflation. For grades 4-7. 2014What we stand for: The Kids' Book of Citizenship (What We Stand For)
By Anders Hanson. 2015
Six books that teach younger readers about the importance of supporting essential values. Collection includes Do Something for Others, Everyone…
is Equal, Keeping the Peace, Land of the Free, No Bullies Allowed!, and Stand Up For Yourself. For grades 2-4. 2014Why do we fight?: conflict, war, and peace
By Niki Walker. 2013
Guide for understanding the differences between battles, protests, standoffs, and strikes. On the surface, a battle and a protest don't…
seem to have much in common, but they're really just two ways of handling a dispute. Provides global conflicts as examples. For grades 5-8. 2013I am oprah winfrey (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Brad Meltzer. 2021
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."What was your dream, Dr. King?: and other questions about Martin Luther King, Jr (Good Question!)
By Jim Madsen, Mary Kay Carson. 2013
Discussion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the civil rights movement in a question-and-answer format. Covers segregation, peaceful protests,…
voting rights, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2013Annie Oakley
By Rachel A Koestler-Grack. 2010
Biography of the renowned sharpshooter (1860-1926), who toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Discusses Annie's difficult childhood on the…
Ohio frontier, her love of hunting, and the exhibition skills that made her the most famous woman in the country--and even impressed Chief Sitting Bull. For grades 6-9. 2010Davy Crockett
By Judy L Hasday. 2010
Biography of American hunter, militiaman, frontiersman, and politician Davy Crockett (1786-1836). Relates his adventures in Tennessee and his decision to…
join Texas's fight for independence from Mexico, which led to Crockett's death at the Alamo. For grades 6-9. 2010So you want to be president?: revised edition
By David Small, Judith St. George. 2012
Revised edition offers unusual and interesting facts about the forty-three men who served as presidents of the United States. Points…
out the variety of personalities, backgrounds, and interests of these individuals, as well as their similarities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Caldecott Medal. 2012Chronicles the September 11, 2001, terrorist strike on America. Discusses the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon,…
the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, and the passengers on the four doomed jets. Emergency workers and survivors describe rescues and acts of heroism. For grades 3-6. 2011Alexander Hamilton: the outsider
By Jean Fritz, Ian Schoenherr. 2011
Biography of Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), who was born in the West Indies and immigrated to New York in 1773. Discusses…
Hamilton's loyalty as aide-de-camp to General Washington, role at the Constitutional convention, authorship of the Federalist Papers, work at the treasury, and duel with Aaron Burr. For grades 5-8. 2011Justice is: A guide for young truth seekers
By 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 triumphJust help!: How to build a better world
By Sonia Sotomayor. 2022
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Just Ask! comes a fun and meaningful story about making…
the world—and your community—better, one action at a time, that asks the question: Who will you help today? Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help today? And since Sonia wants to help her community, just like her Mami does, she always makes sure she has a good answer to Mami's question. In a story inspired by her own family's desire to help others, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes young listeners on a journey through a neighborhood where kids and adults, activists and bus drivers, friends and strangers all help one another to build a better world for themselves and their community. This audiobook shows how we can all help make the world a better place each and every day. Praise for Just Help! : "Generosity proves contagious in this personal portrait of community service by Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor." — Publishers WeeklyBad news for outlaws: the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshal (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, R. Gregory Christie. 2009
Biography of African American Bass Reeves (1838-1910), a hero of the Old West. Discusses Reeves's escape from life as a…
slave in Texas, his qualifications for being a deputy marshal, and some of his exploits with desperadoes. For grades 2-4. Coretta Scott King Award. 2009The kids book of Canadian history (Kids Book of)
By John Mantha, Carlotta Hacker. 2002
Overview of the people, places, and events that have shaped our neighbor to the north. Uses facts, miniprofiles, and time…
lines to trace the development of the Canadian nation. Discusses the aboriginal people, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and modern-day multiculturalism. For grades 3-6. 2002A savage thunder: Antietam and the bloody road to freedom
By Jim Murphy. 2009
Discusses the Civil War's progress by September 1862; the position of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army in relation to…
the Union army of his opponent, General George B. McClellan; the epic battle that ensued at Antietam Creek; and President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009