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Becoming Madeleine: A Biography of the Author of A Wrinkle in Time by Her Granddaughters
Charlotte Jones Voiklis · Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
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This middle-grade biography explores the life and works of Madeleine L'Engle -- written by her granddaughters -- coming just in time for the all-new A Wrinkle in Time film, directed by Ava DuVernay.This elegant and insightful biography of Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was written... |
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Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present
Andrea Pippins · Wide Eyed Editions
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
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Join us on a journey across borders, through time and even through space to meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in a celebration of achievement. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers... |
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Look at the Weather
BRITTA TECKENTRUP · Owlkids
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover
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When you stop to think about it, weather is incredible: it's whimsical, varied, ever-present, sometimes destructive and other times, beautiful. This immersive illustrated nonfiction book is an invitation for readers to ponder weather and approach it with a newfound sense of understanding,... |
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Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
Marc Favreau · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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The incredible true story of how Americans from all walks of life weathered one of the most turbulent periods in our nation's history--the Great Depression--and emerged triumphant.Crash tells the story of the Great Depression, from the sweeping fallout of the market collapse to the more... |
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Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America's First Bookmobile
Sharlee Glenn · Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
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If you can't bring the man to the books, bring the books to the man. Mary Lemist Titcomb (1852-1932) was always looking for ways to improve her library. As librarian at the Washington County Free Library in Maryland, Titcomb was concerned that the library was not reaching all the people... |
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Thea Stilton and the Niagara Splash
THEA STILTON · Scholastic Inc.
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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The Thea Sisters are taking a trip to Canada! They have been invited to do some bird-watching with a group of friends. The girls are enjoying learning more about Canada and their love for hockey. But during their trip, one of their group members mysteriously disappears. They set off to Niagara... |
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Be Prepared
VERA BROSGOL · First Second
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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All Vera wants to do is fit in -- but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp... |
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Dog Diaries #12: Susan
Kate Klimo · Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
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Queen Elizabeth II's corgi Susan spills secrets of life in the Royal Family!Gifted to Princess Elizabeth on her 18th birthday, Susan was the cherished companion of the future monarch - even joining the princess on her honeymoon in 1947! Eight years later, she was in attendance when... |
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Gems
Andrea Rivera · Abdo Zoom
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
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From glimmering diamonds to strong sapphire, learn all about gems in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated... |
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