Showing 1–38 of 38 titles
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Accused! The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment
The impeccably researched story of nine African American young men falsely accused of raping two white girls in 1931 Scottsboro, Alabama.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797755
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All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
With accessible language and illustrations, this biography introduces readers to the everyday man who invented a powerful microscope that could magnify the living world to an astonishing scale. -
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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Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race across America
The well-researched, compellingly written account of 20 aviators competing in the first all-female, cross-country air derby.- Nonfiction, History, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781626721302
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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. -
Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany
This brief history of how basketball became an Olympic sport looks at the ethical issues surrounding the U.S. team's decision to participate in the 1936 Olympics.- Nonfiction, History, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525514633
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Hector: A Boy, a Protest, and the Photograph That Changed Apartheid
The true story of the dramatic photograph of a young boy's tragic death that became a symbol of the injustice of Apartheid.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781624146916
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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. -
I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781620143117
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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
This unflinching adaptation makes crucial history accessible for children and teens.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780807049396
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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
A moving memoir recounts the WWII experiences of an artistic young man through his contemporaneous writing and illustration on the front line.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Autobiography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534404908
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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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Let 'er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
George Fletcher's rise to fame as a rodeo champion is recounted with colorful language, à la old Westerns, and expressive oil paintings.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781512498080
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Liberty Arrives!: How America's Grandest Statue Found Her Home
This informational picturebook introduces many people involved in Lady Liberty's journey from France to her final destination in New York Harbor.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780735230828
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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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Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir
This distinguished memoir in verse highlights bestselling author and poet Nikki Grimes' formative years, detailing the people, places, and events that shaped her life. -
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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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech that Inspired a Nation
A look at how Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have a Dream Speech” was written and the voices that shaped its message.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780823443314
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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. -
The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in our Food and Drugs
From formaldehyde in your milk to borax in your beans comes this fun, informative exploration of the FDA and how it works to keep our food safe.- Nonfiction, Health & Medicine
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629794389
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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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Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War
A fascinating picturebook biography of Mexican American José de la Luz Sáenz's fight for equality as a U.S. soldier during WWI.
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Survivors of the Holocaust: True Stories of Six Extraordinary Children
A compelling collection of six little-known, true stories of child Holocaust survivors, told in graphic novel format.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781492688938
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Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
Thirty-two diverse poets explore moments of gratitude found throughout the year.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781541523630
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They Called Us Enemy
A graphic memoir of a Japanese American family during the internment years in California.- Nonfiction, History, Graphic Novels, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781603094504
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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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This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality
This engaging, powerful memoir in verse details 14 year-old Boyce's experiences during the desegregation of her high school as one of the Clinton 12 in Tennessee. Text from primary sources adds to the authenticity and demonstrates the extensive research that supplements her memories. -
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
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship."
The incredible, nonfiction tale of the German submarine attack on a ship carrying 100 child refugees during WWII.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781627795548
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The Undefeated
Alexander's poetry and Nelson's illustration pair wonderfully in this stunning ode to the courage and strength of African Americans. -
Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
The founder of Scarleteen.com takes a head-on approach to discussing gender, sexuality, identities, and more.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781620106594
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We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls around the World
Yousafzai recounts her story of displacement and introduces refugee girls worldwide, putting faces and stories to the demographics of immigration.- Nonfiction, Refugees
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316523646