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The doctor with an eye for eyes: the story of Dr. Patricia Bath (Amazing Scientists #2)
Par Julia Finley Mosca. 2017
As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a…
doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness! For grades K-3The girl who thought in pictures: the story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists #1)
Par Daniel Rieley, Julia Finley Mosca. 2017
Meet Dr. Temple Grandin--one of the world's quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected…
her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! For grades K-3Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude is Gertrude
Par Jonah Winter, Calef Brown. 2009
And Gertrude and Alice are Gertrude and Alice. And you are welcome to join them for tea. But beware, for…
there you will find a bear in a chair, just barely scary. And here is a beard with a man attached to it. And then, of course, some words might appear, uninvited , but delighted in spite of their lightbulbs. But, but, but, but - that doesn't make any sense! Yes! In a story inspired by the oh-so-modern groundbreaking writing of Gertrude herself, not a lot makes sense. Even so, the oh-so-popular author Jonah Winter, and the ever-so-popular illustrator Calef Brown, and the most popular poodle of all time, Basket, invite you to enter the whimsical world of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. For grades 2-4. 2019Just behave, Pablo Picasso!
Par Jonah Winter, Kevin Hawkes. 2012
Pablo Picasso may have been a world-famous artist, but that doesn't mean no one ever called his artwork "ugly." Any…
kid who's been told what to draw, or heard mean things about something they made, will relate to this story about how Pablo faced down his critics and made something truly original. Ages 3 to 8, for grades K-3. 2012Happy birthday, Alice Babette
Par Monica Kulling, Qin Leng. 2016
Deciding to enjoy her birthday in spite of her friend Gertrude forgetting it, Alice spends a delightful day in Paris,…
where she rides the carousel and watches a puppet show, unaware that Gertrude is cooking up a special birthday surprise for her. For grades 3-6Piano starts here: the young Art Tatum
Par Robert Andrew Parker, Robert A. Parker. 2008
Mr. Lincoln's boys: being the mostly true adventures of Abraham Lincoln's trouble-making sons, Tad and Willie
Par Staton Rabin, Bagram Ibatoulline. 2008
Thank you, Sarah: the woman who saved Thanksgiving
Par Laurie Halse Anderson, Matt Faulkner. 2002
Helen Keller's best friend Belle
Par Jennifer Thermes, Holly M. Barry, Holly Barry. 2013
The boy who drew birds: a story of John James Audubon / by Jacqueline Davies
Par Jacqueline Davies, Melissa Sweet. 2004
Recounts how passionately the young Frenchman who made his home in America loved birds. Describes the numerous drawings and paintings…
he made of birds, their nests, and eggs and reveals the way he determined whether migrating birds return to the same place in the spring. For grades 2-4. 2004Don't you know there's a war on?
Par James Stevenson. 1992
The author, a ten-year-old boy in 1942 when the United States entered World War II, reminisces on just what it…
was like to be a "kid." With his brother and father away fighting, he tried to do his part to win the war by collecting tinfoil, saving tin cans, buying war stamps, planting a "victory garden," and keeping an eye on a neighbor who he suspected was a spy. For grades 2-4 to share with older readersJohnny Appleseed: a tall tale
Par Steven Kellogg. 1988
John Chapman, who later became known as Johnny Appleseed, was born in 1774 in Massachusetts. Near his home was an…
apple orchard, and John loved to watch the apples grow. The animals sensed his love of nature and grew to trust him. As soon as he was old enough, John left home to explore the West. He planted apple trees along the way, and the legends about him grew larger than life. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1988Jackie Robinson
Par Glenn Stout. 2006
Biography of the first African American to play for a major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Recounts how Jackie…
Robinson (1919-1972) broke the race barrier in 1947 when segregation dominated American sports. Depicts his talent, belief in racial equality, and strength of character. For grades 4-7. 2006Dale Earnhardt, Sr
Par Glenn Stout. 2007
Biography of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr. (1951-2001), who died in a crash during the Daytona 500. Discusses his career…
and some of his major races. Describes the racing style and technique that made him a champion. For grades 4-7. 2007