Showing 1–24 of 24 titles
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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. -
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
Stunning art nouveau–inspired illustrations showcase a little-known WWI British and U.S. military strategy of camouflaging ships with dazzling effect.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781512410143
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Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today
This thought-provoking examination of the history of the U.S. Constitution gives careful consideration to how it functions today.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781561459452
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Grand Canyon
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. -
Her Right Foot
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781452162812
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How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781626721784
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I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316266574
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Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World
Readers meet the scientists who study asteroids past and present and work to protect our planet in the future.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544671591
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Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd
Discover the life and times of Isaac Newton, an alchemist who brilliantly transformed and advanced scientific understanding of chemistry.- Nonfiction, Science, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763670634
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Life on Surtsey: Iceland's Upstart Island
Burns chronicles the fascinating birth and evolution of Surtsey, the youngest island on Earth, and one researcher's almost 50-year study of the environs.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544687233
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Malala: Activist for Girls' Education
In this engaging picture book biography, richly detailed text and illustrations, along with extensive back matter, bring the story of world-famous Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai to readers. Beginning with her birth, the story details her early family life and how it contributed to her becoming a global advocate for social justice. -
Mama Africa! How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song
The inspiring life story of Miriam Makeba, an activist and singer best known as Mama Africa, is illustrated with art as vibrant as the woman herself.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374303013
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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” Carr's brilliant photos of comically-staged scenes, along with family shots and outsized graphics, add to this book's tone and liveliness. -
Older than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth
Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the big bang to the present day.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Geology
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544805033
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Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
In this bold homage, the authors emulate the style of their favorite poets. Stunning collages illuminate this joyful celebration of poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763680947
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality
The woman who would go on to become America's second female Supreme Court Justice faced and conquered injustice through her young life.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419725593
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Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
The handsome biography of Afro-Puerto Rican Schomburg introduces his efforts to collect and correct the history of the contributions of “Africa's sons and daughters.”- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763680466
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Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery: an amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
Art and text combine to re-create the discomfort and power of Billie Holiday and her iconic song "Strange Fruit."- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781467751230
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Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
This stunning picture-book biography follows Gertrude Ederle on the record-breaking swim that cemented her place in the history of women's sports.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823436651
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Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961
This riveting account of the 1961 Freedom Rides, when 13 civil rights activists rode buses to challenge Jim Crow practices, has visual and emotional impact. -
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
This compelling account of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe focuses on his impact on football and how his team transformed the game despite tremendous racism.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781596439542
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The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked & Found
The story of an eighteenth-century slave ship, its capture by pirates, sinking, and eventual discovery off Cape Cod make for a fresh and thrilling adventure.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763680336
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The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, proved that even the smallest voice makes a difference.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481400701