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Coming soon. A story about two groups of children on opposite sides of the world forever connected by an act of war. It is also a story of forgiveness, understanding, and peace.
Courage Has No Color
NAACP Image Award Winner! Meet the Triple Nickles: the true story of the 1st black paratroopers in WWII.
Almost Astronauts
Winner of the Sibert Medal! This is the true story of 13 women who were tested in 1961 to see if women were equally qualified to be astronauts as men.
The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie
Winner of the Golden Kite Award. Part biography and part cultural history, discover how Ruth Handler invented the Barbie doll and how it has impacted our culture.
Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald
A raw look at the life of brilliant jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald.
Amelia Earhart
An in-depth look at the fascinating life of Amelia Earhart.
Abraham Lincoln
An in-depth look at Lincoln, with more than 100 photographs.
Recycle This Book
Lots of great green stories in this title, including Tanya Lee Stone's "Earth Angels," about the food rescue program she founded in her city.
Made in the USA
Take a virtual factory field trip to learn step-by-step how teddy bears, toothpaste, and snowboards are made. Visit the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory, Tom's of Maine, and Burton Snowboards!
Living in a World of
A fascinating 4-book series about animal camouflage, using color as the biome theme.
Ilan Ramon
A Sydney Taylor Notable Book that looks at the life of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House on the Prairie series, and learn about her exciting pioneer childhood that was the inspiration for her books.
America's Top 10
Top 10 National Monuments and Construction Wonders are two books in a fun reference series about America.
Blastoff
Three books in a middle-grade planet series; titles include Mars, Venus, and Saturn.
Making of America
Two books in a middle-grade history series covering the Progressive Era through World War II.