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Count To Sleep Maine (Count To Sleep)
Par Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper, Joe Veno. 2015
Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous Maine icons and…
landmarks depicted in whimsical illustrations. This concept book is a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Rocky coastlines, quaint seaside villages, lovely beaches, whitewater rafting, and Mount Katahdin—all things that make Maine special—are explored in this playful counting book.Count To Sleep Florida (Count To Sleep)
Par Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper. 2015
Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous Florida icons and…
landmarks depicted in whimsical illustrations. This concept book is a terrific way to introduce young children to a cherished destination while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Exploring Florida, this counting book celebrates many of the Sunshine State’s most famous features, including the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Coast, the Keys, the Everglades, Miami, Orlando, orange groves, beaches, boating, tropical fish, and much more.Count To Sleep Chicago (Count To Sleep)
Par Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper. 2015
Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous Chicago icons and…
landmarks depicted in whimsical illustrations. This concept book is a terrific way to introduce young children to a cherished destination while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. Highlighting unique places and structures in Chicago, including Navy Pier, the Water Tower, the Field Museum of Natural History, and famous skyscrapers, this book is an exciting way to learn to count while celebrating many things that make the Windy City special.Count To Sleep California (Count To Sleep)
Par Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper. 2015
Making basic numbers fun to learn, this board book teaches kids to count to 10 using famous California icons and…
landmarks. Featuring whimsical illustrations, this concept books is a terrific way to introduce young children to cherished destinations in California while easing them to sleep at naptime or bedtime. The Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, sea lions, Napa Valley, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Yosemite National Park are all included in this playful counting book.Cradle and All
Par James Patterson. 2000
Kathleen, from privileged Newport, Rhode Island; Colleen, from a poor Irish village - two teenagers who are both pregnant, and…
both in great danger. Meeting Kathleen, private detective Anne Fitzgerald suddenly has the case of a lifetime and quickly finds herself caught between the certainty of science and the possibility of a miracle that could stop terrible medical epidemics sweeping the globe. Anne's belief in humanity is put to the ultimate test as she comes face to face with an unimaginable evil.Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State (Haunted Series)
Par Linda S. Godfrey. 2021
Things that go bump in the night, disembodied voices, footsteps in an empty stairwell, an icy hand on your shoulder…let…
your imagination run wild as you read about Wisconsin's most extraordinary apparitions, sinister spooks, and bizarre beasts. You may know of Lotta Morgan, Ghostly Lady of the Evening, but perhaps you haven't heard about: -A man driven crazy at the Summerwind Mansion after finding a mummified corpse in a drawer -The phantom acapella music of the Lost Spirits of Coolidge -The flying manbat known as mothman of LaCross -The mythical haunchies of Haunchyland who hung a man for discovering their underground tunnel system.West from Home: The Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco, 1915 (Little House #11)
Par Laura Ingalls Wilder, Roger Lea Macbride. 1974
Laura Ingalls Wilder described her 1915 voyage to San Francisco to visit her daughter, Rose Lane. Laura's husband, Almanzo, was…
unable to leave their Missouri farm and these are her faithful letters home, vividly describing every detail of her journey.What Is Juneteenth? (What Was?)
Par Who Hq, Kirsti Jewel. 2022
Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June…
19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it at the time, but their joyous celebration of freedom would become a holiday--Juneteenth--that is observed each year by more and more Americans. Author Kirsti Jewel shares stories from Juneteenth celebrations, both past and present, and chronicles the history that led to the creation of this joyous day.Barack Obama: Out of Many, One (Step into Reading)
Par Shana Corey, James Bernardin. 2009
Reading on your own This is the story of a skinny little boy with a funny name and how he…
became part of America's history.In very clear and accessible language, newly independent readers can learn how the lessons and love of Obama's mother and grandparents shaped him; how the places he lived influenced him; and how he turned his sadness from his childhood--the feeling he didn't fit in anywhere--into a positive, driving force of finding a place in the world and in the history books."History and biography are also successful topics for level-three readers. (Random House's) Step into Reading has the best offerings for the reading level . . . they are high in kid appeal."--BooklistMy Pursuit of the Axis of Evil: And Other True Stories From Asia and Alaska
Par Bill Cox. 2022
My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is about meetings and adventures with interesting people in Asia and Alaska. I…
followed the advice of a long-ago traveler named Pythagoras, who admonished us to check your prejudices at every port of entry." As a result, I mostly traveled solo, merged with the locals, and got to see, experience, and understand things that would not have been otherwise possible. Plus, the locals can keep you out of trouble and get you out of trouble if you get into it! In Alaska, I sought out native elders and others in the far corners of this enormous state, street people, and the many interesting and famous people visiting or passing through. And high-level politicians—often at the opposite end of the political and social issues spectrum than me. I learned a lot, made new friends, and often got to see things from a different perspective. Encounters were overwhelmingly positive, and it is these people to whom I dedicate My Pursuit of the Axis of Evil. I commend you for your natural curiosity and desire to go out into the world and see for yourself. Pursuit of the Axis of Evil is a great primer on how to engage and interact with the incredible variety of people we meet on international travel - people that appear on the surface to be very different from you and me. Robert DeLaurentis, Polar and Equitorial Circumnavigator/Citizen of the World. "The Bears Ears: A Human History Of America's Most Endangered Wilderness
Par David Roberts. 2021
A personal and historical exploration of the Bears Ears country and the fight to save a national monument. The Bears…
Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. It’s also a spectacularly beautiful landscape, a mosaic of sandstone canyons and bold mesas and buttes. This wilderness, now threatened by oil and gas drilling, unrestricted grazing, and invasion by Jeep and ATV, is at the center of the greatest environmental battle in America since the damming of the Colorado River to create Lake Powell in the 1950s. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes readers on a tour of his favorite place on earth as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he’s explored for the last twenty-five years.The Jersey Shore: The Past, Present & Future of a National Treasure
Par Dominick Mazzagetti. 2018
In The Jersey Shore, Dominick Mazzagetti provides a modern re-telling of the history, culture, and landscapes of this famous region,…
from the 1600s to the present. The Shore, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, became a national resort in the late 1800s and contributes enormously to New Jersey’s economy today. The devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 underscored the area’s central place in the state’s identity and the rebuilding efforts after the storm restored its economic health. Divided into chronological and thematic sections, this book will attract general readers interested in the history of the Shore: how it appeared to early European explorers; how the earliest settlers came to the beaches for the whaling trade; the first attractions for tourists in the nineteenth century; and how the coming of railroads, and ultimately automobiles, transformed the Shore into a major vacation destination over a century later. Mazzagetti also explores how the impact of changing national mores on development, race relations, and the environment, impacted the Shore in recent decades and will into the future. Ultimately, this book is an enthusiastic and comprehensive portrait by a native son, whose passion for the region is shared by millions of beachgoers throughout the Northeast.Florida (A True Book (Relaunch))
Par Tamra B. Orr. 2018
Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions.A True Book: My United States series allows…
readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.Stand Up! (Digital Read Along Edition): 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change
Par Brittney Cooper. 2022
From the New York Times bestselling author of Eloquent Rage comes a powerful, groundbreaking picture book debut introducing young readers…
to ten revolutionary Black women -- both historical and contemporary -- who changed the world for the better, inspiring readers today to know their strength, to be brave, and to STAND UP!“A breakthrough... this force of nature is becoming one of our fiercest voices in the new generation of African-American thinkers.” -- EssenceBestselling author Brittney Cooper is a leading Black feminist voice of our times. From her New York Times bestseller Eloquent Rage, selected by Emma Watson as an "Our Shared Shelf Book," to her frequent guest appearances on MSNBC, to her regular features on Cosmopolitan.com and Salon.com, and her TED Talk with over 800K views, there's no question Brittney Cooper is one of the most preeminent Black influencers of today. Now, this author, professor, activist, and cultural critic brings her immense talents to the children's space with a seven-title publishing deal at Scholastic, spanning from picture books to middle grade, and launching with this momentous picture book debut: Stand Up!Stand Up! tells the story of ten historic female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right, including legendary Civil Rights activists like Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks and spanning to contemporary role models like Bree Newsome, who removed the confederate flag from the South Carolina state house grounds, and Mari Copeny, a youth activist who fought for clean water in Flint, Michigan. This inspirational biographical collection will live side by side with bestselling classics like Little Leaders and She Persisted yet offers a wholly original, powerful new voice and approach that make this story so singular, personal, and groundbreaking. Cooper's enlightening text depicts both famous and unsung Black women who took a stand and made the world a better place for future generations. Each heroic figure is interconnected by a united quest for equity, and offers young readers a stirring, inspirational call to action, reminding them that they are mighty too, and can be forces for change when they stand up!Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
Par Selene Castrovilla. 2022
In this dramatic Civil War story, a courageous enslaved fugitive teams with a cunning Union general to save a Union fort…
from the Confederates–and triggers the end of slavery in the United States. This is the first children's nonfiction book about a Black unsung hero who remains relevant today and to the Black Lives Matter movement. On the night Virginia secedes from the Union, three enslaved men approach Fortress Monroe. Knowing that Virginia's secession meant they would be separated from their families and sent farther south to work for the Confederacy, the men decided to plead for sanctuary. And they were in luck. The fort's commander, Benjamin Butler, retained them--and many more that followed--by calling them "contraband of war." Butler depended on the contrabands to provide information about the Confederates. He found the perfect partner in George Scott, one of the contrabands, whose heroism saved the fort from enemy hands. And, it was the plight of the contrabands that convinced President Lincoln that slavery MUST be abolished and inspired him to write his Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebellious states.Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist
Par Philip Dray. 2020
The award-winning picture book tells the inspirational story of journalist Ida B. Wells and her crusade for justice and civil…
rights. A must-have for American, Black, and women's history collections.In 1863, when Ida B. Wells was not yet two years old, the Emancipation Proclamation freed her from the bond of slavery. Blessed with a strong will, an eager mind, and a deep belief in America's promise of "freedom and justice for all," young Ida held her family together, defied society's conventions, and used her position as a journalist to speak against injustice. But Ida's greatest challenge arose after one of her friends was lynched. How could one headstrong young woman help free America from the looming "shadow of lawlessness"?Author Philip Dray tells the inspirational story of Ida B. Wells and her lifelong commitment to end injustice. Stephen Alcorn's remarkable illustrations recreate the tensions that threatened to upend a nation while paying tribute to a courageous American hero.Jeremy Lin: Rising Star
Par James Buckley Jr.. 2012
The biography of worldwide basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin! Jeremy Lin is an overnight basketball success! But in order for him…
to have been ready for his big opportunity, he had to put in years of hard work and practice. Follow along as we trace Jeremy's rise from his high-school days, college hoops at Harvard, and bouncing around the NBA to his awesome, unprecedented performances with the New York Knicks. It's Lin-credible!Who Was George Washington Carver? (Who was?)
Par Nancy Harrison, Stephen Marchesi, Jim Gigliotti. 2015
Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washingtoni Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the…
Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee Institute where he specialized in botany (the study of plants) and developed techniques to grow crops better. His work with vegetables, especially peanuts, made him famous and changed agriculture forever. He went on to develop nearly 100 household products and over 100 recipes using peanuts.Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson? (Who HQ Now)
Par Shelia P. Moses, Who Hq. 2022
Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate team became a federal jurist and the…
first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court.Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida, Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at an early age. As a preschooler, she sat with her father and watched him complete his law school assignments. And even though some people, including a school guidance counselor, discouraged Ketanji from aiming high, she proved them wrong and graduated with honors from Harvard Law School. She went on to serve on the U.S. District Court in 2013 and the United States Court of Appeals in 2021 before making history and becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court in 2022.Learn more about Ketanji Brown Jackson's story in this addition to the New York Times bestselling series.Award-winning author Candace Fleming sets her gaze on the mystery at Roswell, New Mexico, and the "crash from outer space"…
that set the United States on edge for decades.In 1947, during the early years of the Cold War, a field in Roswell, New Mexico was disturbed by a strange crash and smattering of debris. Some say the bodies of extraterrestrial beings were strewn across the ground, that a UFO had crashed there, and that the government was covering up the evidence in a massive conspiracy.But what really happened at Roswell?The infamous "crash from outer space" has become a fixture in our culture, inspiring a surge of UFO sightings and conspiracy theories. But at its heart is the story of military scientists, a city on the brink of the Cold War, and a debris field scattered with mystery. What was it that actually crashed at Roswell? Were alien bodies found? Was it Russian spies? Secret military technology? And did the government try to hide what they found?An electrifying exploration of one of the most thrilling mysteries in recent history, by Sibert Award winning author Candace Fleming.