Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children's book Almost to Freedom. Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most...
Juvenile nonfiction
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Author:Nelson, VaundaSummary: - Author:Nelson, Vaunda MicheauxSummary:
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children's book Almost to Freedom . Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most...
- Author:Markel, MichelleSummary:
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined...
- Author:Sweet, MelissaSummary:
Presents a tribute to the creator of the giant balloons that fill the sky during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, tracing the work of artist Tony Sarg, whose innovative "upside-down puppet" creations have become the parade's...
- Author:Winter, JonahSummary:
Acclaimed poet and award-winning children's author Jonah Winter-inspired by a political rally he attended during the historic 2008 presidential campaign-tells the moving story of Barack Obama. Beginning in Africa and Kansas, this...
- Author:Kochanoff, PeggySummary:
Can anything eat prickly sea urchins? Can dead jellyfish still sting you? Why does water squirt up when you walk along the beach? Biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving...
- Author:Kochanoff, PeggySummary:
Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving...
- Author:Kochanoff, PeggySummary:
Do dragonflies bite? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? Are leeches dangerous? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving pond mysteries. From the life...
- Author:Kochanoff, PeggySummary:
Why is that tree lumpy? How do insects stay alive in the winter? What are tides, anyway? In Be a Wilderness Detective, biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these and many more questions. With simple language and beautifully...
- Author:Kochanoff, PeggySummary:
With simple language and beautiful artwork, Kochanoff walks young readers through many nature puzzles.
- Author:MacDonald, FrankieSummary:
Canada's favourite weather reporter offers his one-of-a-kind perspective on all things weather! Ever wonder where clouds come from? Or how meteorologists predict the weather? This brand new book, starring Nova Scotia's favourite weather...
- Author:Castaldo, NancySummary:
In Beastly Brains, Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have...
- Author:Backhouse, FrancesSummary:
Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the important role beavers play as a keystone species. They were nearly driven to extinction for their furs, but today beavers are valued for their...
- Author:Camlot, HeatherSummary:
Who hasn't wished for a superpower? Maybe it's to be able to regenerate like Wolverine, or fly like Shazam? How about the ability to turn invisible like Violet Parr, or have superstrength like the Hulk? What about being able to control...
- Author:Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, Obstfeld, RaymondSummary:
Like many kids, Kareem, known then as Lew Alcindor, struggled to fit in, please a strict father, and deal with severe shyness. Unlike most, he had to grapple with a growth spurt that shot him up taller than everyone else. Also, the...
- Author:Haff, Stephen, Sierra, SarahSummary:
At an after-school program, a teacher named Stephen and a group of kids push together tables piled high with books so they can reimagine Don Quixote, the story of an idealistic dreamer from Spain who traveled around trying to right the...
- Author:Walters, EricSummary:
A counting board book that introduces little ones to all the animals around the farm that are going to bed.
- Author:Roberton-Jones, MichelleSummary:
Here are ten special bedtime meditations for children ages five and up, with music by Llewellyn. Meditation at bedtime aids a good night's sleep and encourages children to release the day, to have thoughts and feelings of happiness,...
- Author:Madison, MeganSummary:
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series, adapted for audio, offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with...
- Author:Waxman, SydellSummary:
Have you ever read a book that you couldn’t put down? Has that book taken you to other countries, to other centuries? Have you found yourself brimming with excitement, exclaiming to all who will listen, "Read this book!" This...
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