During World War II, when she was eleven years old, the author and her family were arrested in Poland by the Russians as political enemies and exiled to Siberia. She recounts here the trials of the following five years spent on the...
Juvenile literature
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Author:Hautzig, Esther RudominSummary: -
Author:Corneau, MichelleSummary:Anna explores what it means to be Mohawk, her own identity and the identity of others as she learns to follow the Eagle’s path. She learns how her culture has taught many generations to value honesty, wisdom and courage in their day-to-...
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Author:David, Laurie, Gordon, CambriaSummary:Laurie David educates young listeners about the ecological crisis called Global Warming.The dangers posed are very real, and the planet may undergo drastic changes within this century. People do, however, have the power to fight back...
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Author:Fritz, JeanSummary:Pocahontas was the special favorite of her father, the great chief Pawhatan. And when the English settlers came to Virginia, she became a "sister" to Captain John Smith, who was "adopted" into her tribe. She was...
- Author:Kean, SamSummary:
The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession. The fascinating tales in this book follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in...
- Author:Koopmans, CarolSummary:
Provides information on the Denesuline also known as the Chipewyan Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Banting, ErinnSummary:
Provides information on the Cree Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Thompson-Hernández, WalterSummary:
Inspired by a powerful New York Times article that went viral, this young readers' edition tells the uplifting true story of Black men and women from Compton, California, who found purpose through raising and riding horses.
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Author:Kurlansky, MarkSummary:Kurlansky brings history to life with this entertaining story of how a single fish changed the world.
- Author:Becker, HelaineSummary:
This comprehensive compendium of fun activities and games will help kids stay active and enjoy all that the outdoors have to offer. It is full of handy how-tos for fun things to make and do for every kind of kid. Whether at the local...
- Author:Gravel, EliseSummary:
In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could almost imagine them living in outer space! Most people know that...
- Author:Rebus, AnnaSummary:
Provides information on the Blackfoot Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Rylant, CynthiaSummary:
Retells the myths about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche.
- Author:Kissock, HeatherSummary:
Provides information on the Algonquin Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Brusatte, StephenSummary:
Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world's oldest beings...
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Author:Alexander, Sally HobartSummary:The author recounts how she gradually lost her sight from retinal hemorrhages, and describes her experiences in a training program for blind adults.
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Author:LEAD ProjectSummary:Scratch is the wildly popular educational programming language used by millions of first-time learners in classrooms, libraries, and homes worldwide. By dragging together colorful blocks of code, kids quickly learn computer programming...
- Author:Laperla, ArturSummary:
Augusta Richly, the world's richest girl, has grown bored of her unicorn hamster. Next, she wants a pterosaur—and her father hires villainous super-scientist Malicia the Malignant to make it happen! When Malicia brings the prehistoric...
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Author:Brown, MarciaSummary:When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.
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Author:Albert, Lisa RondinelliSummary:A biography of American novelist Stephenie Meyer, author of the best-selling Twilight saga.
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