New Children's Books

The Secret World of Hildegard - Jonah Winter
An introduction to the life of Hildegard of Bingen, who lived in a time when women were expected only to obey--not to have visions or speak about them. Yet she did speak, and through her courage became one of the greatest mystics and composers of the medieval age.

Speed Show: How NASCAR Won the Heart of America - Dave Caldwell
February 18, 2001 : "it's what we do" -- The basics : "anybody's a threat" -- Technology : "boogity, boogity, boogity!" -- History : "we're getting more roots" -- The fans : "we've made it to the big time" -- The future : "you're still driving a racecar"

The Snow Baby: The Arctic Childhood of Admiral Robert E. Peary's Daring Daughter - Katherine Kirkpatrick
The childhood of Marie Peary, daughter of Admiral Robert E. Peary.