Showing 1–7 of 7 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. -
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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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