Showing 351–400 of 415 titles
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Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me
In narrative verse, a puppy named Thinker and his boy ponder life, play, and go about their day.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781492677246
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Thirty Minutes over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story
This is the little-known story of a Japanese WWII pilot who unsuccessfully attempted to bomb the Oregon coast, and years later reconciled with Oregonians he had targeted.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544430761
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This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality
This engaging, powerful memoir in verse details 14 year-old Boyce's experiences during the desegregation of her high school as one of the Clinton 12 in Tennessee. Text from primary sources adds to the authenticity and demonstrates the extensive research that supplements her memories. -
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Striking illustrations channel the strength and hope present in this account of September 11, as told from the point of view of a tree that survived the tragedy.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250788504
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Tibet Through the Red Box
Through detailed art and lyrical text, Sís takes the reader on a literal, spiritual, and symbolic journey through time and memory to his childhood, his separation from a father far away in Tibet, and finally their reunion.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1999 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780374375522
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Titanic: Voices from the Disaster
Hopkinson tells the story of the ill-fated ship in compelling detail, offering a gripping account in the voices of survivors. Drawing upon oral histories, historical photographs, letters, telegrams, maps and menus, she portrays the events that continue to haunt us.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545116749
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Tito Puente: Mambo King / Rey del Mambo
In this vibrant, bilingual portrayal of Tito Puente, the King of Mambo, Rafael López conveys the rhythm and movement of this musical legend through the use of bold colors, swirly lines, and carefully placed word art.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780061227837
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To Be a Slave
American slaves, runaways, and emancipated people provide a powerful testament of how they felt about slavery and what they endured. The author dynamically blends quotations from published and unpublished sources and presents them in rough chronological order.- Nonfiction, History
- John Newbery Medal 1969 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780803789555
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Todos Iguales / All Equal: Un Corrido De Lemon Grove / A Ballad of Lemon Grove
This bilingual picturebook depicts the events of the Lemon Grove Incident, the first successful school desegregation case in the U.S.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780892394272
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Tom Paine, Freedom's Apostle
With hardly any education or money and only Ben Franklin's letter of introduction, Tom Paine goes to America and writes Common Sense, the first of his revolutionary pamphlets. The power and vision of Paine's writings and the violent feelings they aroused throughout his life are evident in this biography.- Nonfiction, History, American History
- John Newbery Medal 1958 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780690828900
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of "The Children's Ship."
The incredible, nonfiction tale of the German submarine attack on a ship carrying 100 child refugees during WWII.- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781627795548
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The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Years after the Holocaust, Yaffa Eliach traveled the world to collect photographs from former members of her destroyed shtetl, which were used to create the Tower of Life memorial exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Museum.
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The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
Great Auks, flightless birds resembling penguins, were prolific in the icy waters of the northern Atlantic until human hunters, egg collectors, and climate change led to their extinction.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781554988655
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Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
At the turn of the twentieth century, Czechoslovakian Robert Miller became a con artist. Calling himself Vic, he started with small schemes, working his way toward selling the Eiffel Tower.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780670016525
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Trombone Shorty
In this autobiography, Trombone Shorty reminisces about his early life in the jazz music scene of his beloved hometown of New Orleans. -
Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
This stunning picture-book biography follows Gertrude Ederle on the record-breaking swim that cemented her place in the history of women's sports.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823436651
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Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March
This highly personal account of the historic 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery gives voice to activists participating in Civil Rights history. -
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961
This riveting account of the 1961 Freedom Rides, when 13 civil rights activists rode buses to challenge Jim Crow practices, has visual and emotional impact. -
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A picture-book tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the sentinels who guard it.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536201482
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The Undefeated
Alexander's poetry and Nelson's illustration pair wonderfully in this stunning ode to the courage and strength of African Americans. -
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
This compelling account of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe focuses on his impact on football and how his team transformed the game despite tremendous racism.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781596439542
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Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba
In a heartwarming and loving portrayal of her childhood days in Cuba, Ada describes her deep friendship with a beloved dance teacher. Readers meet relatives and share the tragedy of the loss of Ada's beloved uncle.- Nonfiction, Literature
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2000 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689806315
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The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Although he is well known for breaking the color barrier in baseball, Jackie Robinson went to court years earlier to integrate troops while serving in the U.S. Army.- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062287847
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The Universe in You
Stunning, detailed illustrations matched with fact-filled text transport readers into the microscopic building blocks of life, including cells, nuclei, and elementary particles.
- Nonfiction, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823450701
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Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
A powerful look into the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the worst racial attacks in American history.
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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
This graphic novel account of the Syrian refugee crisis examines both the horror and the hope of the world's response. -
Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944
The destruction of nine-year-old Piri's family begins with Hungary's oc cu pation by the Nazis. Her mother valiantly tries to keep the family together and safe, but one loss after another occurs until they board trains that will take them to Auschwitz. Siegal's book is a powerful autobiography.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Autobiography
- John Newbery Medal 1982 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374380595
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Uprooted: The Japanese American Experience During World War II
This generously illustrated account of the shameful history of the U.S.' internment of Japanese Americans during WWII is thorough, thoughtful, and provocative. -
The Upstairs Room
As the German occupation of Holland tightens, two Jewish sisters are forced to hide in a secret upstairs room in an old farmhouse for two years. The girls experience fear, hope, terror, and boredom in their daily life and depend on the kindness and courage of others for their survival.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Autobiography
- John Newbery Medal 1973 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780690851274
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Vincent van Gogh
Greenberg and Jordan detail van Gogh's life in a compelling and engaging narrative that deftly incorporates quotes from his letters, and vividly portrays the circumstances that so influenced the painter's work and tormented life. The authors adeptly use first-hand material and paintings in their thoughtful interpretation of this passionate genius.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385328067
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Viva Frida
“Viva Frida” uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic Latina artist. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums - stop-motion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation - to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic sensibilities. -
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
The inspirational singer and Civil Rights activist comes to life in 22 brief, first person, free verse poems that seamlessly incorporate Hamer's own words. The biography takes her from a sharecropping child to a community leader. -
The Voice that Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
The Voice That Challenged a Nation meticulously explores resonant themes with the masterful structure of a musical composition. Eloquent, economic prose sheds a personal light on one woman's sometimes reluctant role as a symbol in the struggle against racism and her calling to share an illustrious gift. -
Volcano: The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
The eruption of Mount St. Helens and the subsequent regrowth of plants are vividly portrayed in color photographs and a dynamic text. The volcanic eruption is seen not as just a disaster, but as a builder of life on this planet.- Nonfiction, Science, Environment
- John Newbery Medal 1987 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780027545005
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Vulture View
In “Vulture View,” rhyming lyrical text, juxtaposed with dramatic textured collage come together in an innovative combination of science and poetry for new readers. Spare text placed on vivid backgrounds introduces new readers to a day in the life of turkey vultures.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2008 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805075571
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Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
The founder of Scarleteen.com takes a head-on approach to discussing gender, sexuality, identities, and more.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781620106594
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A Walk through the Rain Forest
Realistically detailed, grayscale illustrations featuring splashes of color adorn this sophisticated seek-and-find, which conversationally describes the plants and animals one may see on a walk through a Malaysian rain forest.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211207
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The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
In a graphic memoir of his youth in Prague, Sís brilliantly weds artistic and design choices to content: tight little panels with officious lines and red punctuation; full-bleed line-and-watercolor spreads of nightmares and dreams; color and absence of color. -
Walt Whitman: Words for America
Kerley's lyrical prose portrait of Whitman captures the remarkable humanity and compassion of this quintessentially American poet, while Selznick's evocative art, inspired by period photographs, breathes visual life into this moving tribute. This memorable account of Whitman's experiences before and during the Civil War is brilliantly supported by the poet's own words, as well as contemporary and later sources.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439357913
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Water Is Water: A Book about the Water Cycle
Through simple, poetic phrases and engaging watercolor illustrations, a sister and brother experience the water cycle throughout the seasons.- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439849
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The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation
The true story of Darlene Arviso’s quest to provide water to the Navajo Nation.
- Nonfiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525645009
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We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls around the World
Yousafzai recounts her story of displacement and introduces refugee girls worldwide, putting faces and stories to the demographics of immigration.- Nonfiction, Refugees
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316523646
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
This authentic presentation of the contemporary life of the Cherokee people highlights the tradition of gratitude. -
We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
For Indigenous People's Day, 12 students present on historical and contemporary issues related to Native Americans.
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Kadir Nelson scores a home run with this fascinating and well-documented history of Negro League Baseball told in the voice of an “everyman” narrator. Dignified, riveting full-page illustrations capture the spirit of these larger-than-life men who loved the game, despite the prejudice they faced.- Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780786808328
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We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler
In this impeccably researched history, drawn from primary sources, readers learn about Hans and Sophie Scholl, former members of the Hitler Youth, who sacrificed their lives to spread the truth about the Nazi regime. -
Wet Cement
Children will enjoy the unusual format of the poems and their titles in this kid-friendly collection of concrete poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781626722361
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What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
This innovative guessing book delivers a fun and playful science lesson on thirty animals' body parts: ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails. The artist uses exquisite cut-paper collage to detail basic forms combined with clever placement of the spare text to create an interactive visual display.- Nonfiction, Science
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618256280
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
Stirring words and vibrant collage illustrations showcase the commanding voice of congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who shaped the political arena and created a powerful legacy.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481465618
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What to Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy!
Growing up as the daughter of the President was not easy, but being the President and father of Alice Roosevelt was not easy either. Barbara Kerley's playful use of language and Fotheringham's rollicking illustrations converge to introduce energy and outrageousness in “What to Do About Alice?”