New Nonfiction Books

A Storm Called Katrina - Myron Uhlberg
When flood waters from broken levees submerge their New Orleans neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a young cornet player and his parents evacuate their home and struggle to survive and stay together.

Victoria and Her Court - Virginia Schomp
A social history of Victorian England, focusing on life in the upper echelons of society during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).

Lives of the Presidents - Kathleen Krull
Presents the lives of the presidents, focusing on their roles as parents, husbands, pet owners, and neighbors, while also including humorous anecdotes about hairstyles, attitudes, diets, fears, and sleep patterns.

Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City - David Weitzman
Narrative text and photographs examines Native American history and the development of structural engineering and architecture, focusing on Mohawk ironworkers.

Basic Genealogy for Kids - Bonnie Hinman
Introduces readers to basic tools and techniques for researching their ancestors.

Using Technology to Find Your Family History - Tammy Gagne
Explains how to use technology to research genealogical information, offering insight into where to explore, how to search, and the details that can be found.

How to Research Your Ancestry - Tamra Orr
Offers kids practical advice on how they can research their ancestry, with an overview of various sources for genealogy information and tips on organizing everything into a family tree.

Design Your Family Tree - Amie Jane Leavitt
An introduction to genealogy for children that explains how to create a family tree, with tips on finding information on their ancestors and documenting that information in an easy-to-read format.


Teen Cyberbullying Investigated - Tom Jacobs
Powerful collection of landmark court cases involving teens and charges of cyberbullying, which includes: sending insulting or threatening emails, text, or instant messages directly to someone; spreading hateful comments about someone through emails, blogs, or chat rooms; stealing passwords and sending out threatening messages using a false identity; and building a Web site to target specific people. Each chapter features the seminal case and resulting decision, asks readers whether they agree with the decision, and urges them to think about how the decision affects their lives. Chapters also include related cases, important facts and statistics, and suggestions for further reading.


Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - Kadir Nelson
A simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.