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Book cover of BOX HENRY BROWN MAILS HIMSELF TO FREEDOM
BOX HENRY BROWN MAILS HIMSELF TO FREEDOM
By: carole weatherford | Published: April 2020

"What have I to fear? My master broke every promise to me. I lost my beloved wife and our dear children. All, sold South. Neither my time nor my body...

"What have I to fear? My master broke every promise to me. I lost my beloved wife and our dear children. All, sold South. Neither my time nor my body is mine. The breath of life is all I have to lose. And bondage is suffocating me." Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be known as Box, he "entered the world a slave." He was put to work as a child and passed down from one generation to the next -- as property. When he was an adult, his wife and children were sold away from him out of spite. Henry Brown watched as his family left bound in chains, headed to the deeper South. What more could be taken from him? But then hope -- and help -- came in the form of the Underground Railroad. Escape! In stanzas of six lines each, each line representing one side of a box, celebrated poet Carole Boston Weatherford powerfully narrates Henry Brown's story of how he came to send himself in a box from slavery to freedom. Strikingly illustrated in rich hues and patterns by artist Michele Wood, Box is augmented with historical records and an introductory excerpt from Henry's own writing as well as a time line, notes from the author and illustrator, and a bibliography.

Theme: African Heritage, Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9780763691561
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Biography
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Book cover of BUGS EVERYWHERE
BUGS EVERYWHERE
By: lily murray | Published: April 2020

There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. And all of them are...

There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. And all of them are fascinating! Britta Teckentrup's work will enthral budding entomologists. This nonfiction volume from a much-loved illustrator simply sparks with personality and is chock-full of weird and wonderful facts about all kinds of creepy-crawlies.

Theme: Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9781536210422
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Insects & Spiders
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$22.99
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Book cover of CARTER READS THE NEWSPAPER
CARTER READS THE NEWSPAPER
By: deborah hopkinson | Published: February 2019

"Carter G. Woodson was born ten years after the end of the Civil War, to parents who had both been enslaved. Their stories were not the ones written...

"Carter G. Woodson was born ten years after the end of the Civil War, to parents who had both been enslaved. Their stories were not the ones written about in history books, but Carter learned them and kept them in his heart. Carter's father could not read or write, but he believed in being an informed citizen. So Carter read the newspaper to him every day, and from this practice, he learned about the world and how to find out what he didn't know. Many years later, when he was a student at Harvard University (the second African-American and the only child of enslaved parents to do so), one of his professors said that black people had no history. Carter knew that wasn't true--and he set out to make sure the rest of us knew as well"--Provided by the publisher.

Theme: Picture Book, African Heritage

  • ISBN
    9781561459346
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Biography
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Book cover of EARTH HOUR - A LIGHTS-OUT EVENT FOR OUR PLANET
EARTH HOUR - A LIGHTS-OUT EVENT FOR OUR PLANET
By: nanette heffernan | Published: January 2020

Kids around the world use electric energy to do all kinds of things--adults do, too! From cleaning the clothes we play in, to lighting up our dinner...

Kids around the world use electric energy to do all kinds of things--adults do, too! From cleaning the clothes we play in, to lighting up our dinner tables, to keeping us warm and toasty when the weather is cold, electricity is a huge part of our lives. Unfortunately, it can also have a big impact on our planet. Earth Hour--a worldwide movement in support of energy conservation and sustainability--takes place each March and is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF). During Earth Hour, individuals, communities, and businesses in more than 7,000 cities turn off nonessential electric lights for one hour. Across each continent--from the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China to the Statue of Liberty--one small act reminds all of us of our enormous impact on planet Earth.

Theme: Environmental Issues, Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9781580899420
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book - Advanced
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Book cover of HEADS & TAILS INSECTS
HEADS & TAILS INSECTS
By: john canty | Published: June 2020

Yellow and black stripes. Red with black spots. Can you guess what insect is on the next page? A beautifully illustrated companion to Heads and...

Yellow and black stripes. Red with black spots. Can you guess what insect is on the next page? A beautifully illustrated companion to Heads and Tails. I live in a hive. . . . I AM A . . . Hopping, flittering, hiding, crawling . . . Can you guess what insect will appear next? Paired with simple clues, nineteenth-century artwork inspires the illustrations that lead children from page to page, from tail to head, as they discover whether their hunches are right. Whether mosquito or dragonfly, ant or grasshopper, stick insect or praying mantis, the insect creatures found in this enticing book will have children buzzing with curiosity.

Theme: Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9781536207842
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - General
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Book cover of HILLARY R CLINTON SOME GIRLS ARE BORN TO
HILLARY R CLINTON SOME GIRLS ARE BORN TO
By: michelle markel | Published: January 2016

In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham...

In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton: a girl who fought to make a difference—and paved the way for women everywhere—from Michelle Markel and LeUyen Pham. In the 1950s, it was a man's world. Girls weren't supposed to act smart, tough, or ambitious. Even though, deep inside, they may have felt that way. And then along came Hillary. Brave, brilliant, and unstoppable, she was out to change the world. They said a woman couldn't be a mother and a lawyer. Hillary was both. They said a woman shouldn't be too strong or too smart. Hillary was fearlessly herself. It didn't matter what people said—she was born to lead. With illustrations packed full of historical figures and details, this gorgeous and informative picture book biography is perfect for every budding leader. Includes a timeline, artist's note, and bibliography.

Theme: Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9780062381224
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Biography
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Book cover of IF YOU TAKE AWAY THE OTTER
IF YOU TAKE AWAY THE OTTER
By: susa buhrman-deever | Published: May 2020

When the sea otters disappear, why does their kelp forest habitat disappear, too? On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and...

When the sea otters disappear, why does their kelp forest habitat disappear, too? On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire kelp forests. Fish and other animals that depended on the kelp were lost, too. But when people protected the sea otters with new laws, their numbers began to recover, and so did the kelp forests. Susannah Buhrman-Deever offers a beautifully written account of a trophic cascade, which happens when the removal of a single element affects an entire habitat. Asides that dig deeper are woven throughout Matthew Trueman's dynamic illustrations, starring a raft of charismatic sea otters. Back matter includes more information about sea otters and kelp forests, including their importance and current status, the effects of the international fur trade on indigenous peoples, and a list of books and websites for readers who wish to continue to explore.

Theme: Picture Book, Environmental Issues

  • ISBN
    9780763689346
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Science - Earth, Ecology & Ecosystems
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Book cover of JRR TOLKIEN
JRR TOLKIEN
By: alexandra wallner | Published: July 2011

"This is the story of J.R.R. Tolkien, an ordinary man with an extraordinary imagination who became one of the world's most beloved...

"This is the story of J.R.R. Tolkien, an ordinary man with an extraordinary imagination who became one of the world's most beloved authors"--Front jacket flap.

Theme: Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9780823419517
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Biography
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$25.95
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Book cover of LOONY LITTLE - THE ICE CAP IS MELTING
LOONY LITTLE - THE ICE CAP IS MELTING
By: dianna aston | Published: January 2020

Originally published in a slightly different form in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by Candlewick in 2003.

Theme: Science , Environmental Issues, Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9781623541170
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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Book cover of THIS IS A BOOK TO READ WITH A WORM
THIS IS A BOOK TO READ WITH A WORM
By: jodi wheeler-toppen | Published: April 2020

If you can find a worm, then you can be a biologist! Foster a love of animals and science with this charming activity guide for finding and observing...

If you can find a worm, then you can be a biologist! Foster a love of animals and science with this charming activity guide for finding and observing earthworms. Hands-on experiments help young biologists answer questions like "Which end is which?" and "Do worms make noise?" Insider tips encourage readers to think like a scientist and handle living things with care. Equally entertaining with or without a worm friend.

Theme: Picture Book

  • ISBN
    9781580898973
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Picture Book
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