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Plant, cook, eat!: a children's cookbook
Par Caroline Craig, Joe Archer. 2018
Ancient Greece: Blast back! (Blast Back! Ser.)
Par Nancy Ohlin. 2016
A brief overview of ancient Greece's civilization. Covers the different city-states, labor, religion, architecture, and government of the time. Also…
touches on the Olympic Games, philosophy, and poetry that have remained a part of their legacy. For grades 3-6. 2016Who was betty white? (Who Was?)
Par Dana Meachen Rau. 2023
Learn about the remarkable life of actress and comedian Betty White, a pioneer of early television with a seven-decade career,…
in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show , and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal . Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman with the longest TV career ever. Off-screen, Betty advocated for animal rights, racial justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn about her legendary life in this book for young readersPotatoes on rooftops: farming in the city
Par Hadley Dyer. 2012
Explores the many ways that people grow food in urban environments, from rooftop gardens to school and community plots. Covers…
various topics such as pests, space, light, pollution solutions, composting, harvesting water, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012Spain (Countries Of The World Ser.)
Par Anita Croy. 2010
Facts about this Iberian Peninsula country, whose bullfighting, Mediterranean beaches, and flamenco dancing are popular among tourists. Describes Spain's geography…
and nature, history and government, and people and culture. Discusses its improved economic status after entering the European Union in 1986. For grades 3-6. 2010Ireland (Countries of the World)
Par Anna McQuinn. 2008
Facts about this small North Atlantic island nation. Chronicles the country's history from its ancient Celtic civilization to its formation…
into a modern republic. Describes Ireland's geography, including its cliffs and bogs. Discusses Irish citizens' desire to preserve their cultural traditions while improving the economy. For grades 3-6. 2008Reluctant heroes: true five-minute-read adventure stories for boys
Par Kendall F Haven. 2008
Twenty-five short accounts--from history, modern life, and nature--of ordinary people who acted heroically. Told to inspire, entertain, and demonstrate effective…
storytelling, they cover young people involved in wars, participating in traditional cultural events, and facing wild animals. Includes each tale's background and recommendations for further reading. For grades 3-6. 2008Russia (Countries of the World)
Par Henry Russell. 2008
History and culture of the world's largest country, which spans eleven time zones. Describes its vast geography and discusses the…
1547 crowning of Russia's first tsar, Ivan the Terrible; the 1922 creation of the Soviet Union; and the republic's communist rule until 1991. For grades 3-6. 2008Sweden (Countries of the World)
Par Charles Phillips. 2009
History and culture of Scandinavia's largest country. Describes its geographic sweep from Lapland tundra to Baltic Sea cities. Covers Sweden's…
transformation from poor rural to modern industrial nation and its role as a model social-democratic welfare state. Discusses its family-oriented festivals and bestselling pop-music group ABBA. For grades 3-6. 2009United Kingdom (Countries of the World)
Par Rachel Bean. 2007
An overview of the country comprising England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Describes the region's climate, geography, plants and animals,…
history, culture, government, and economy. Includes a glossary of common Welsh phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007Germany (National Geographic Countries of the World)
Par Henry Russell. 2007
An overview of this central European country. Describes Germany's geography, plants and animals, government, economy, sports, family life, school system,…
culture, and history, including events such as World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Includes a glossary of common German phrases. For grades 3-6. 2007Buffalo: Natural History And Conservation (WorldLife library)
Par Harold D Picton. 2005
Traces the natural history of the North American plains and wood bison. Covers their origins, physical characteristics, behavior, and life…
cycle as well as folklore about them. Explains their near extinction and the successful conservation efforts that developed modern herds. For grades 6-9. 2005Life of a Medieval knight (The way People Live Ser.the way People Live)
Par James A Corrick. 2001
Focuses on knighthood between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries when it flourished in Europe. Discusses the different stages of training--page,…
squire, and knight--and various means of earning money. Covers methods of attack, including sieges and close-quarter. Describes the Crusades, feudalism, and the end of chivalry. For grades 5-8. 2001Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
Par Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002I am mister rogers (Ordinary People Change the World)
Par Brad Meltzer. 2023
Beloved children's television host Fred Rogers is the 31st hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series…
for ages 5 to 9. As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Fred Rogers' success through kindness is highlighted. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!Jimi: sounds like a rainbow : a story of the young Jimi Hendrix
Par Gary Golio. 2010
This is a story of a talented child who learns to see, hear, and interpret the world around him in…
his own unique way. It is also a story of a determined kid with a vision, who worked hard to become a devoted and masterful artist. Jimi Hendrix--a groundbreaking performer whose music shook the very foundations of rock 'n' roll. 2010. For grades K-3Grow: A Family Guide To Plants And How To Grow Them
Par Riz Reyes. 2022
"Discover 15 plants and fungi with life-changing powers and learn how to grow them at home. Meet their surprising relatives…
(the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill." -- Provided by publisherA seed grows
Par Antoinette Portis. 2022
Harlem Grown: how one big idea transformed a neighborhood (Harlem Grown Ser.)
Par Tony Hillery. 2020
"An empty plot of land, called the haunted garden by the local school, transforms into a lush green urban farm…
with the help of the entire community." -- Provided by NLSSarajevo: mon enfance sous les bombes
Par Nadja Halilbegović. 2007
Mon enfance sous les bombes, journal de Nadja des années 1992 à 1995, est un hommage aux milliers de victimes…
du siège de Sarajevo et aux enfants qui, de par le monde, vivent - et meurent toujours - sous les bombes. Les réflexions de Nadja Halilbegovich sur la vie et la mort, ses appels au secours à l'Amérique de Clinton, son désarroi poignant et l'espoir toujours renouvelé de jours meilleurs ne peuvent laisser personne indifférent. Les enfants notamment se sentiront interpellés par le récit de cette jeune fille qui leur ressemble... À noter aussi les commentaires de l'auteure devenue adulte insérés ça et là dans le texte sous le titre de Retour en arrière qui apportent des précisions au journal, de même qu'un prologue et un épilogue. -- 4e de couv