Showing 1–6 of 6 titles

• Audience: Younger
• Genre: Nonfiction
• Genre: Social Sciences

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  Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals

  By Katy S. Duffield (Author), Mike Orodán (Illustrator)

  This nonfiction picture book explores the variety of accommodations built around the world so that animals can safely access areas encroached upon by humans.

  • Nonfiction, Animals, Social Sciences, Nature
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781534465794
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  Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

  By Laurie Ann Thompson, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

  Emmanuel doesn't allow his malformed leg to deter him from riding a bike to crusade for disability rights in Ghana. His successes chronicled in this biography are inspirational.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780449817445
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  It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

  By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

  This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062447623
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  Lightship

  By Brian Floca

  In simple, stately prose that perfectly complements his luminous watercolors, Floca introduces the lightship Ambrose, its crew and cat. Masterful use of the historical present tense, deft, humorous touches and detailed endpapers engage young children while acknowledgments and notes in the book, fore and aft, provide context.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781416924364
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  The Most Beautiful Thing

  By Kao Kalia Yang (Author), Khoa Le (Illustrator)

  In a story infused with familial love and respect, a Hmong girl reflects on childhood with her grandmother. Kalia helps care for her, and over the years, her grandmother offers her reassurance, stories, and love.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781541561915
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  Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  By Doreen Rappaport (Author), Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)

  From her lace collars to her incredible work ethic, this picture book biography chronicles the hard work and dedication of RBG to become a Supreme Court Justice.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781484747179