In early twentieth-century Cape Breton, coal mines stretched far out under the ocean. The workers, mostly men, but also children and ponies, spent all day in the dark, damp mines. Each day the workers descended into the mines, they...
Juvenile nonfiction
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Author:Schwartz, JoanneSummary: - Author:Sturm, JeanneSummary:
Young Readers Will Discover What Happens To Trash In A Landfill.
- Author:Lee, Jen SookfongSummary:
A look at how human migration has changed the world. Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, with photographs and illustrations throughout.
- Author:Mattick, LindsaySummary:
Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl! In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after...
- Author:Campbell, GraceSummary:
As the most extensive database, fingerprints have helped solve millions of crimes. Young readers will discover how investigators use this unique identifier to bring criminals to justice in this riveting high/low title.
- Author:Lourie, PeterSummary:
The true story of Peter Lourie and his twelve year old daughter, Suzanna, tells of their adventures scuba diving on the island of Andros.
- Author:Good, PhyllisSummary:
Now kids can prepare food in a slow cooker! No open flame! No hot stove top! Fix-It and Forget-It Kids' Cookbook: 50 Favorite Recipes to Make in a Slow Cooker offers kids the direction they need to prepare main courses, snacks, and...
- Author:Levine, SaraSummary:
A cantankerous talking cactus reveals the significance of colors in flowers. Each different color means something to pollinators-bees, bats, birds, and more-to help them navigate and pollinate easily! This fun nonfiction presentation of...
- Author:Respress-Churchwell, GloriaSummary:
Chester Pierce broke racial barriers by joining his college football team during segregation in the United States. Despite breaking the law, his team played on.
- Author:Ritchie, ScotSummary:
An introduction to mindfulness and how kids can make it part of their everyday lives.
- Author:Bergeron, Emilie, Villeneuve, CorineSummary:
For a Hug is a touching story that promotes a harmonious relationship between a pet and a child. You will discover a cute and lively pet that has needs and must be given the necessary care. This story is offered with narration...
- Author:Schuetz, KristinSummary:
A forecast warns us of possible weather conditions. It shows temperature, wind, humidity, and more! Whether hot and sunny, or cold and breezy, knowing the forecast can help you prepare for a day. Learn how to read the sky in this...
- Author:Kanefield, TeriSummary:
The fifth book in the Making of America series examines the life of America's 32nd president: his birth into one of America's elite families, his domineering mother, his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt, his struggle with polio, and his...
- Author:Anderson, BethSummary:
From an early age, Franz Gsellmann is drawn to machines like the family cuckoo clock. He hears a tiny whisper calling him to imagine, discover, create... but growing up on a farm in rural Austria means there's no time for playing and...
- Author:Adler, David A.Summary:
Biography of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), a fugitive slave who became an author, lecturer, and advisor to President Lincoln. Discusses slavery in America and Douglass's escape, emancipation activities, support...
- Author:Bausum, Ann.Summary:
Bausum compares and contrasts the childhoods of John Lewis and James Zwerg in a way that helps young readers understand the segregated experience of our nation's past. The book shows how a common interest in justice created the...
- Author:Bruzzone, CatherineSummary:
A fun way to introduce kids ages three to eight to a second language, the On the Move series takes full advantage of kids' natural talent for learning through song. Songs about an array of topics that matter to kids-including...
- Author:Kaner, EttaSummary:
Takes a close look at what we dislike about each of 10 unpopular animals, and then presents the flip side: these very same animals are often smart, helpful to humans and the environment, or inspiring to scientists.
- Author:Smedman, LisaSummary:
Climb aboard and discover how these two-wheeled wonders spawned subcultures that continue to flourish today. From early endurance contests that catapulted Harley-Davidson to fame to pulp novels featuring rugged biker heroes, you'll...
- Author:Hakim, JoySummary:
Covers American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention.
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