Just a Second: A Different Way to Look at Time - Steve Jenkins
Describes a series of events in the natural world to provide an exploration of how people think about time.
Saga of the Sioux - Dwight Jon Zimmerman
A lavishly illustrated adaptation for children of Brown's meticulously documented account of the systematic destruction of the American Indian during the second half of the nineteenth century.
Tuskegee Airmen: American Heroes - Lynn M. Homan
During World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen were the first black men allowed into combat, flying over 1,500 missions over the course of the war and winning a significant battle against segregation at home. Young readers will experience for themselves the triumphant pride of these men in serving their country.
Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade - Melissa Sweet
Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Who Has What? - Robie H. Harris
This series for young children provides easy-to-understand facts and answers. Launching the series is Who Has What?, a simple story following Nellie and Gus on a family outing to the beach. Humorous illustrations, conversations between the siblings, and a clear text all reassure young kids that whether they have a girl's body or a boy's, their bodies are perfectly normal, healthy, and wonderful.
If You Lived Here: Houses of the World - Giles Laroche
Features detailed, bas-relief collage spreads of dwellings in other world regions and historical times to explain how different people live and have lived, from a village house in South Africa to a floating green house in the Netherlands.
Treasury of Greek Mythology - Donna Jo Napoli
An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon.
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