Ada Twist's Big Project Book For Stellar Scientists
Donated by Little City Thrift.
The Cook and the King
A Junior Library Guild selection.
O Captain, My Captain : Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, and the Civil War
Dramatic, lyrical, and beautifully illustrated, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America’s greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America’s greatest presidents. Whitman and Lincoln shared the national stage in Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Though the two men never met, Whitman would often see Lincoln’s carriage […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg :the Case of R.B.G. Vs. Inequality
Separate Is Never Equal : the Story of Sylvia Mendez and Her Family
School Library Journal ★ 05/01/2014 Gr 2–5—When the Mendezes moved to Westminster, CA, in 1944, third-grader Sylvia tried to enter Westminster School. However, the family was repeatedly told, "'Your children have to go to the Mexican school.' 'But why?' asked Mr. Mendez……'That is how it is done.'" In response, they formed the Parents' Association of […]
Pluto's Secret : an Icy World's Tale of Discovery
Children's Literature – Vicki Foote: Why is Pluto no longer called a planet? This book, published in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, explains in scientific but elementary terms how this change came about. Large illustrations help define the descriptions of the solar system and how astronomers, particularly one named Percival Lowell, […]
Mammoths and Mastodons : Titans of the Ice Age
The Washington Post – Abby McGanney Nolan: Although the animals are long extinct, Bardoe makes clear their relevance, not least to the survival of today's African and Asian elephants, and offers up plenty of intriguing sidebars and illustrations.
The Great Race : the Amazing Round-the-world Auto Race of 1908
Children's Literature: A hundred years ago, the automobile was a novelty?a toy for the rich and famous. Prior to Henry Ford's revolutionary assembly-line process, automobiles were essentially built-to-order, one at a time. European automakers eager to capture this young market devised races?emphasizing endurance over speed?to prove the superiority of their products. The New York Times […]
The Discovery of Dragons :new Research Revealed
In this revised and expanded edition of Bases classic, dragons from around the world are described and catalogued by a group of eccentric Victorian scientists. Fun facts about dragons fill the pages of this humorous picture book. Full color.
Secrets, Lies, Gizmos, and Spies : a History of Spies and Espionage
Published in conjunction with the International Spy Museum in Washington DC, this heavily illustrated volume details the secret history of spies and espionage through the ages. From the Trojan War to World War II, from James Bond to Austin Powers, all aspiring secret agents will learn about extraordinary and harrowing tales of famous spies and […]