Showing 1–16 of 16 titles
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The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs
Anna Atkins' curiosity about science led her to experiment with the new art of photography, particularly cyanotypes.- Nonfiction, Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419725517
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The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come
With dramatic art, this picturebook biography tells the story of Aaron Lansky's mission to save Yiddish literature.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481472203
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Carter Reads the Newspaper
This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561459346
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. -
Dinosaur Feathers
This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823443307
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
A sweetly illustrated concept book that informs from cover to cover through the lens of a contemporary family. From shape to smell, readers learn how shared traditions of fry bread transcend land, tribal nations, and time. With extensive supporting notes, Fry Bread is both joyful celebration and an important cultural history. -
Hey, Water!
Hey, Water! celebrates water in its many forms and pathways, speaking to the youngest reader with simple--but not simplistic--language, clear labels, contrasting colors, and varied scale that convey accurate information on every page. Supporting diagrams and a note on conservation expand this concept book for a broader audience. -
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way
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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Just Right: Searching for the Goldilocks Planet
An exploration of the solar system and humanity's search for another planet that can support life.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250155337
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Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
A collection of haiku riddles that celebrates the cycle of the year's seasons.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781512498097
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Moth
Rich illustrations help describe the survival and evolutionary adaptations of the peppered moth.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781547600205
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Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist
As a boy, Wong Geng Yeo assumed a fake identity to immigrate to the U.S., eventually becoming a Disney artist.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524771874
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Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
This riveting picturebook biography of Pura Belpré, following her from Puerto Rico to her new life in Nueva York, captures her professional life, legacy, and lifelong passion for storytelling and public libraries. -
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom
The contributions of overlooked scientist Wu Chien Shiung are celebrated here, and the many obstacles she overcame acknowledged.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781454932208
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Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me
In narrative verse, a puppy named Thinker and his boy ponder life, play, and go about their day.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781492677246
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Todos Iguales / All Equal: Un Corrido De Lemon Grove / A Ballad of Lemon Grove
This bilingual picturebook depicts the events of the Lemon Grove Incident, the first successful school desegregation case in the U.S.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780892394272