Showing 1–8 of 8 titles
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Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene 'Bull' Connor
This powerful examination of a crucial dichotomy in the civil rights movement focuses on two polar opposites—one man committed to ending segregation, and one just as determined to see it maintained—with visual elements as arresting as the stimulating words.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781590787663
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Dead End in Norvelt
The importance of history and reading (so you don't do the same “stupid stuff” again) is at the heart of this achingly funny romp through a dying New Deal town. While mopping up epic nose bleeds, Jack narrates this screw-ball mystery in an endearing and believable voice.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374379933
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Drawing from Memory
Say, an esteemed children's book creator, engagingly relays his early training, including the influences of his family and his artistic sensei, by filling his distinct scrapbook format with captivating text and dynamic illustrative styles, from watercolors to comics, which exudes enthusiasm and talent.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545176866
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The Elephant Scientist
Power-packed photos and prose transport readers to the dusty world of African elephants and a woman who studies such large mysteries as how they use their feet and trunks to communicate with other animals and sense distant thunder. Throughout, O'Connell, Jackson, and Rodwell keep readers constantly engaged with curiosity sparked by the latest discoveries from the field.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780547053448
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Hurricane Dancers: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck
Engle's beautifully written poetic narrative cuts to the heart of an untold story in Latin American history and describes the enslavement of the native peoples of the Caribbean by the Spanish along with the mixing of Spanish and native blood that now forms the vast majority of Latin America. Told from several points of view, the story captures the rhythm and sounds from a time long ago and encourages readers to explore Latino culture on their own.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2012 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780805092400
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Under the Mesquite
In “Under the Mesquite,” Guadalupe Garcia McCall, writing in emotionally riveting free verse, gracefully manages to convey the experience of growing up in a bicultural community in Texas with geographical accuracy and a radiating authentic voice for its main protagonist fourteen-year-old Lupita, the oldest of eight children who is dealing with her mother's terminal illness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781600604294
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Witches!: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem
Whether being introduced or reintroduced to the topic, readers will be stunned by the research and accusations in this pivotal drama of American history. With a size reminiscent of a prayer book and startling scratchboard-style illustrations, this work of art presents an account of our past and asks questions of our future.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781426308697
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Young Fredle
Wendy Carter captures all the curiosity, fear and delight of young Fredle, as listeners follow the mouse's adventures both inside and outside the house. Voigt's gentle and heartwarming story features cats, dogs, raccoons and owls, all brought to fine characterization through Carter's spectacular performance.