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Grandma Gatewood's walk: the inspiring story of the woman who saved the Appalachian Trail
By Ben Montgomery. 2014
Biography of Emma Gatewood (1887-1973), who left her family in Ohio in May 1955, saying only that she was going…
for a walk. Four months later she completed a solo hike of the Appalachian Trail, from south to north--the first woman to do so. Details her trip and subsequent celebrity. 2014Kid presidents: true tales of childhood from America's presidents (Kid Legends #1)
By Doogie Horner, David Stabler. 2014
Highlights unusual yet true stories from the childhoods of American presidents. A youthful Jimmy Carter told his sister to bury…
a nickel to grow a money tree; Herbert Hoover was incredibly accident-prone and started a fire; George W. Bush was a cheerleader in high school, and more. For grades 4-7. 2014This basic primer for the interested student of witchcraft is divided into two parts. Part one is an introduction to…
the history and types of witchcraft, including the toolkit any witch needs. Part two is a collection of spells that focus on positive thinking and supporting rituals. 2014Beetle busters: a rogue insect and the people who track it (Scientists In The Field Ser.)
By Loree Griffin Burns. 2014
Discusses the characteristics of the tree-killing Asian longhorned beetle and the harm the tiny insect causes in the environment. Reveals…
how everyday people, teams of beetle-sniffing dogs, and a nationwide army of scientists are working to eradicate this invasive pest. For grades 5-8. 2014The Dirty version: on stage, in the studio, and in the streets with Ol' Dirty Bastard
By Mickey Hess, Buddha Monk. 2014
Musician and friend of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Monk--with English professor Hess--details the life of the cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan.…
Details ODB's childhood in Brooklyn, his work with Wu-Tang Clan, his solo musical efforts, and the challenges he faced before his early death by drug overdose. Some strong language. 2014Stonewall: breaking out in the fight for gay rights
By Ann Bausum. 2015
Bausum recounts the events of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which started in response to the police…
raid of a gay bar. She describes the decades-long struggle for gay rights in the United States. For senior high and older readers. 2015History decoded: the 10 greatest conspiracies of all time
By Brad Meltzer, Keith Ferrell. 2013
Companion to the History Channel's show Decoded examines ten historical mysteries and tries to debunk the sensational stories surrounding them.…
Questions covered include the fate of Confederate gold, the identity of skyjacker D.B. Cooper, the possibility of UFOs at Roswell and Area 51, and the perpetrator of Kennedy's assassination. 2013Kentucky traveler: my life in music
By Ricky Skaggs. 2013
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass and country-music star (born 1954) recounts his life and career. Details his formative years in rural Kentucky,…
professional success, and personal relationships. Describes his recommitment to his Christian faith after his second marriage and his friendship with the Reverend Billy Graham. 2013Lincoln's grave robbers
By Steve Sheinkin. 2012
Recounts the adventures of a group of counterfeiters, particularly Benjamin Boyd, in Chicago in the late 1800s. Follows the Secret…
Service's pursuit of the criminals, Boyd's capture, and his accomplices' scheme to steal Abraham Lincoln's body and trade it for Boyd's freedom. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2012Locomotive
By Brian Floca. 2013
Illustrates what it was like to ride from Omaha to Sacramento on the new cross-country railroad in the mid-1800s. Describes…
the sounds of the engine, the work of the crew, and the changing scenery. Caldecott Medal. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2013Teenage dropouts (Compact research series)
By Gail B Stewart. 2013
Examines the teenage dropout problem in the United States. Provides facts and statistics on the dropout population, analyzes reasons why…
teens leave school, and discusses the potential to reduce the incidences. For junior and senior high readers. 2013Brothers at bat: the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
By Steven Salerno, Audrey Vernick. 2012
Recounts the 1938 formation of a semi-pro baseball team by the twelve Acerra boys in their New Jersey hometown. Describes…
the team's disbanding when six brothers went off to fight in World War II, and its revival after their return. For grades K-3Discovering Wes Moore
By Wes Moore. 2012
John's Hopkins graduate recounts his Bronx upbringing and discovery of a man who shares his name. Details the decisions the…
other Wes Moore made, including dealing drugs and shooting a cop, that led to a life sentence in prison. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2012Help, thanks, wow: the three essential prayers
By Anne Lamott. 2012
The author of Some Assembly Required (BR 19493) and Operating Instructions (BR 10274) reflects on the spiritual concepts of powerlessness,…
gratitude, and wonder. Focuses on the importance of prayer in her life. Bestseller. 2012Plessy v. Ferguson: civil rights movement (Civil rights movement)
By Amos Esty. 2012
Author describes Homer Plessy's 1892 challenge of the Separate Car Act by boarding a first-class train car reserved for whites…
only. Covers the effort to fight the laws supporting segregation and the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the act. For junior and senior high readers. 2012Medusa's gaze and vampire's bite: the science of monsters
By Matt Kaplan. 2012
Science journalist examines ancient and modern myths of monsters, from the Nemean Lion of ancient Greece to King Kong and…
the Terminator. Uses archaeology and other disciplines to theorize on the sources of these tales and the reasons they fascinate us. Young adult appeal. Some violence. 2012Life is a gift: the zen of Bennett
By Tony Bennett. 2012
Winner of seventeen Grammy Awards, singer Bennett (born 1926) reminisces about growing up in New York City, his sixty years…
in the entertainment industry, and his friendships with musicians. Forward by Mitch Albom, author of The Time Keeper (DB 75616). 2012Remembering Whitney: my story of love, loss, and the night the music stopped
By Cissy Houston. 2013
Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Cissy Houston recalls the life of her daughter, singer/actress Whitney (1963-2012). Discusses Whitney's career and family…
relationships, including her tumultuous marriage to fellow entertainer Bobby Brown. Speculates on Whitney's drug use and the pitfalls of fame. Foreword by Dionne Warwick. 2013Wild horse scientists (Scientists in the Field)
By Kay Frydenborg. 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. 2012Un chat médium nommé Oscar: récit
By David Dosa. 2010
« Sur la Côte Est des États-Unis, il est un établissement accueillant des patients en phase terminale qui compte un…
hôte un peu spécial : Oscar. Un chat on ne peut plus ordinaire. En apparence. Ce félin très indépendant est en effet doté d'un étrange talent... Les infirmiers et les médecins ont remarqué que, lorsqu'il se couche sur le lit d'un patient, celui-ci décède peu après. Si ce don a donné lieu à une nouvelle procédure (l'équipe médicale prévient la famille dès qu'Oscar s'endort au côté d'un malade), il a également suscité le débat chez les scientifiques. Comment expliquer une telle prescience ? David Dosa raconte ici l'histoire extraordinaire d'Oscar, en même temps que sa vie quotidienne au côté des personnes en fin de vie. » -- 4e de couv