|
Hill, Laban Carrick
A Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award Winner
An award-winning celebration of an American hero Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant...
Item No. 9780316107310
|
|
Rappaport, Doreen
A Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book ● This "stunning, reverent" (School Library Journal) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound...
Item No. 9780786807147
|
|
Rappaport, Doreen
A Caldecott Honor Book, Coretta Scott King Honor Book, and New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book ● This "stunning, reverent" (School Library Journal) picture book biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brings his extraordinary life and profound...
Item No. 9781423106357
|
|
Louise Borden and Raúl Colón
The ultimate celebration of an all-American sport, this picture book captures the joy and the history of baseball--and knocks it out of the park! Don't wait for Opening Day to start your baseball season! Crack open Baseball Is... and revel in the fun of this all-...
Item No. 9781416955023
|
|
Paula Young Shelton and Raúl Colón
In this Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young, brings a child's unique perspective to an important chapter in America's history. Paula grew up in the deep south, in a world where whites had and...
Item No. 9780385376068
|
|
Lesa Cline-Ransome and Raúl Colón
"A detail-rich picture book." --Kirkus Reviews "Straightforward and inviting." --School Library Journal From award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome and acclaimed illustrator Raúl Colón comes the sensitive, informative, and inspiring picture book...
Item No. 9781534404755
|
|
Robert Burleigh and Raúl Colón
Henrietta Levitt was the first person to discover the scientific importance of a star's brightness--so why has no one heard of her? Learn all about a female pioneer of astronomy in this picture book biography. Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born on July 4, 1868, and she changed...
Item No. 9781416958192
|
|
Jorge Posada and Raúl Colón
Based on the childhood of New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, this is the story of a boy from Puerto Rico who grew up to be a champion. Jorge loved the feel of the ball in his glove, the bat in his hand, and the game of baseball. Day and night he would play with his sister...
Item No. 9781416998259
|
|
Jonah Winter and Raúl Colón
A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian. On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente...
Item No. 9781416950820
|
|
Jonah Winter and Raúl Colón
A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian. On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente...
Item No. 9780689856433
|
|
Michelson, Richard
The true story of how a small Seder dinner on the campaign trail inspired Barack Obama to bring the tradition into the White House and host the first ever Presidential Passover celebration. In 1800, President John Adams held the first formal Christmas dinner at the newly built White...
Item No. 9780593711583
|
|
Michelson, Richard
A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams.
"A wonderful new biography of Nimoy for children, and [...] one of the most unapologetically Jewish...
Item No. 9781101933305
|
|
Michelson, Richard
To nine-year-old Willie Powell, there was no prettier sight than the smooth grass lawns of Edgewater Golf Cource. He had been so eager to see them that he'd run seven miles to where the course was situated outside of town. But his elation didn't last. When he asked two golfers if they'd teach...
Item No. 9781585364664
|
|
Balkan, Gabrielle
Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps! Includes an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Discover more than 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make...
Item No. 9780711291775
|
|
Dianna Hutts Aston
The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the worlds tiniest butterfly (Western...
Item No. 9780811864794
|
|
Dianna Aston
From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from...
Item No. 9781452141244
|
|
D'Aquino, Andrea
"I was struck by how beautifully D'Aquino's renderings capture the spirit of Asawa's work." --The New York Times Book Review "Through this picture-book contribution, not only will Asawa's art reach a new audience, but her artistic practice will inspire the next...
Item No. 9781616898366
|
|
de la Pena, Matt
Sale! Was $17.99, now only $9.98! On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers...
Item No. 9780803731677
|
|
Aston, Dianna Hutts
From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an...
Item No. 9781452127132
|
|
Wittenstein, Barry
As a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the movement that it galvanized.
Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children ...
Item No. 9780823443314
|
|
Marotta, Millie
From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. Highlights the plight of 43 endangered species from around the world: Take a trip through freshwaters, oceans, forests, mountains, tundras, deserts, grasslands, and...
Item No. 9781452176864
|
|
Kathleen Krull & Jane Dyer
Autographed by illustrator Jane Dyer Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to do many things: the first woman to own a newspaper, to speak before Congress, and to have a seat on the stock exchange. But her boldest act was...
Item No. AUTOJD18
|
|
Kathleen Krull
In 1872, American women couldn’t vote, but they could run for president. Can you name the first woman to run for president, or the first woman to have a seat on the stock exchange? Do you know the first woman to own a newspaper or to speak before Congress?...
Item No. 9780802789082
|
|
Jenkins, Steve
In this visually stunning picture book, Caldecott Medalist Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at actual size. How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that's...
Item No. 9780618375943
|
|
Lyon, George Ella
Faucet well raincloud sea ... from each of these comes water. But where does Water go? To find out, honey, turn the page, dive in with tongue or toes, with eyes and ears and nose-- and wonder at the flow of...
Item No. 9781416971306
|