Showing 1–36 of 36 titles
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All that Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
In 1987, a garbage barge spends five months adrift in the Atlantic, unsuccessfully attempting to find a place to dump its contents.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481477529
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Ana María Reyes Does NOT Live in a Castle
Ana María Reyes tries to win a scholarship to a prestigious New York academy, only to find herself facing obstacles. In the process, she discovers herself and the importance of family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781620143629
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Aru Shah and the End of Time
In this story inspired by the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, Aru Shah discovers she must enter the Kingdom of Death to save the world.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781368012355
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The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
A diplomatic meeting of the Elves and the Goblins is more treacherous than expected in this brilliantly illustrated novel.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780763698225
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Beavers
Wit and fact intertwine in an enjoyable guide to the frequently overlooked beaver.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780544949874
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Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery
Growing up, Ernie Barnes had two passions: art and football. Detailed, lively paintings help reveal how, with years of practice, he excelled in both fields.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481443876
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The Book of Boy
From Murdock's first line, readers are swept into an epic quest across Europe in 1350 with Boy and a mysterious pilgrim, adventuring to recover seven relics of St. Peter. Layered characters from goats to nuns, lyrical language, and multiple reveals combine to create this powerful story of redemption.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062686206
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Ken Nedimyer's single-minded passion for restoring the ocean's coral reefs is reflected through riveting illustrations and accessible narrative.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781452133508
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Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild
Thimmesh explains the work of a Giant Panda conservation project in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, which uses a three-stage program to create a self-sustaining population in the wild. Complementing her thoughtful, engagingly written text are many arrestingly adorable, colorful photographs of pandas in training and in the wild. -
Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
A school writing assignment is the catalyst for conversations around race, class, and privilege in this illustrated poetic conversation between two fifth-graders who learn to honor each other's differences.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781512404425
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Dragons in a Bag
When nine-year-old Jaxon is left in the care of an eccentric old witch, he begins training as her new apprentice by leaving Brooklyn to return three dragons to a magical world.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781524770457
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Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
In a quest for treasure, Pete, an excited and persistent young mouse, appears in the Professor's class at the University of Mice. A simple request for assistance turns into a complex and technical adventure with an unexpected conclusion that parallels one of the most important inventions of all time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780735843226
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The Eye that Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln
Modern illustrations and lively text combine to relate the early history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and how they thwarted an attempt to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781419730641
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Finding Langston
After his mother's death, lonely Langston and his emotionally distant father migrate from rural Alabama to Chicago, where he finds solace in the poetry of his namesake.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780823439607
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Front Desk
Mia not only helps manage the front desk of the motel where her immigrant Chinese parents work; she also helps keep secrets about the guests, whose immigration status puts everyone at risk.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781338157796
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Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
This engaging picture-book biography of tennis' greatest superstars focuses attention on the ways they changed the game by their attitude, power as athletes, personal strength, and relationship with each other.
- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481476843
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Hammering for Freedom
In informative paragraphs and expressive paintings, this picture book tells the story of an enslaved blacksmith who steadfastly worked to buy freedom for himself and his family.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781600609695
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Knights vs. Dinosaurs
Merlin sets a new challenge for the Knights of the Round Table when he sends them back in time to battle dinosaurs.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062686237
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Louisiana's Way Home
Louisiana finds her own inner strength when her granny abandons her in a run-down motel while they attempt to lift a curse that has plagued their family for generations.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780763694630
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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
After Marcus is suspended from school for fighting, his frustrated mother takes him and his brother to Puerto Rico for a week to reconnect with family he didn't know existed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781101997260
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Martin Rising: Requiem for a King
Dr. King's final months of life and the emotional aftermath of his assassination are recounted in this collection of poignant poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780545702539
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968
Nine-year-old Lorraine, whose daddy is a sanitation worker, recounts the two-month sanitation strike led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781629797182
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Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Eleven-year-old Cuban American Merci Suárez balances the demands of her multi-generational family with the challenges of being a scholarship student at a private school in Florida.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2019 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780763690496
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No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
Junius G. Groves went from being enslaved in Kentucky to owning 500 acres in Kansas and making his fortune by growing potatoes.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780385752763
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Otis and Will Discover the Deep: The Record-Setting Dive of the Bathysphere
Daring aquanauts Otis Barton and Will Beebe designed and dove in a leaky bathysphere that allowed them to explore 800 feet below the ocean surface.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780316393829
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The Parker Inheritance
Issues of race, bullying, and identity are interwoven in this buried-treasure mystery that spans multiple decades as tween Candice unravels a series of puzzles in her community.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780545946179
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Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented
This picture-book history offers a spirited account of the evolution of the popular board game and the people who were involved over the years in its creation.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781627791687
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Saving Winslow
Through vignettes of sparse text, this story follows 10-year-old Louie as he takes on the challenge of saving a fragile, newborn mini-donkey that has been rejected by its mother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062570703
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The Season of Styx Malone
Despite their father's attempts to keep them safe in small town Indiana, brothers Caleb and Bobby Gene go on a wild adventure with new neighbor Styx Malone as they attempt the fabled “Escalator Trade.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781524715960
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk toward Freedom
This poetic and haunting picture-book biography reflects the larger-than-life experiences of abolitionist Sojourner Truth.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781626728721
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Stella Díaz Has Something to Say
In this timely book about immigration, citizenship, and identity, third-grader Stella grapples with a fear of public speaking, a complicated family dynamic, and her place between cultures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781626728585
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Thirty Minutes over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story
This is the little-known story of a Japanese WWII pilot who unsuccessfully attempted to bomb the Oregon coast, and years later reconciled with Oregonians he had targeted.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780544430761
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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
In this poignant and powerful mystery, Mason, a seventh-grade boy who can barely read and write, finds a way to finally tell the truth about what happened the day his best friend died.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062491435
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The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Although he is well known for breaking the color barrier in baseball, Jackie Robinson went to court years earlier to integrate troops while serving in the U.S. Army.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9780062287847
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
Stirring words and vibrant collage illustrations showcase the commanding voice of congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who shaped the political arena and created a powerful legacy.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2019
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- ISBN: 9781481465618
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When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.