Showing 1–14 of 14 titles
- List: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
- List: Notable Children's Books
- Genre: Nonfiction
- Genre: Biography
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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. -
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
With superb narrative nonfiction writing, Soontornvat skillfully describes the dramatic real-life rescue of the Thai Boys’ soccer team in 2018.
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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club
Hoose presents the true World War II story of eight Danish teens who became resistance fighters while most of the adults in their country reacted passively to the Nazi takeover. He and Knud Pedersen, the original organizer of their Churchill Club, extensively conversed in person and via email; Hoose weaves Pedersen's own words into an adventurous narrative about these young heroes. -
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Part biography, part culinary adventure, this vibrant and energetic book captures the essence of the LA street food scene. Graffiti-inspired art and hip-hop flavored text blend food, community and identity into a delicious feast. -
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
The biography of Pulitzer-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reveals her childhood dreams and inspirations, her challenges with race, gender, and poverty, and her desires to share stories through poetry.
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
In this book about artist José Guadalupe Posada, Tonatiuh juxtaposes his own artwork with Posada's iconic Dia de Muertos illustrations and life, telling the story of a remarkable man and time in Mexican history. (Sibert Medal Book & Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) -
The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science
On pages featuring Merian's illustrations, this inviting volume demonstrates how her fascination with observing life cycles led her to create realistic and detailed drawings that changed scientific research. -
March: Book Three
This third graphic novel in Congressman John Lewis' personal account of the Civil Rights Movement begins with the Birmingham church bombing and ends with the signing of the Voting Rights Act. -
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
Sachiko was six years old when the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki, Japan. Her incredible story of survival, loss, and courageous perseverance is one that must be heard. Historical photographs and topical essays combine to provide valuable context for today's readers. -
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. -
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
This highly personal account of the historic 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery gives voice to activists participating in Civil Rights history. -
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
The inspirational singer and Civil Rights activist comes to life in 22 brief, first person, free verse poems that seamlessly incorporate Hamer's own words. The biography takes her from a sharecropping child to a community leader. -
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler
In this impeccably researched history, drawn from primary sources, readers learn about Hans and Sophie Scholl, former members of the Hitler Youth, who sacrificed their lives to spread the truth about the Nazi regime. -
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.