Showing 401–415 of 415 titles

Format: Book
Genre: Nonfiction

When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana

By Michael Mahin, Jose Ramirez (Illustrator)

Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2019 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534404137
When Clay Sings

By Byrd Baylor, Tom Bahti (Illustrator)

Illustrated with the designs found on prehistoric pottery from the American Southwest, this tribute to artifacts and those who used them evokes a reverence for an an cient way of life. The earth tones and prehistoric designs dignify the word images of the poetic text.
- Nonfiction, Customs & Holidays
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1973 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781435208896
When Green Becomes Tomatoes

By Julie Fogliano, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

Quiet, whispered poems capture the internal world of a diverse cast of children, who delight in the changing seasons.
- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781596438521
When I Was a Soldier

By Valérie Zenatti, Adriana Hunter (Translator)

Zenatti's memoir, accounting her first year as a soldier, tackles the subject of compulsory military service in Israel, revealing the complex fabric of Israeli society.
- Nonfiction, Biography
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781582349787
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of The Century

By Pam Muñoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)

A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book, "When Marian Sang," encapsulates the life of famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson. Ryan's vibrant text melds perfectly with Selznick's sepia toned illustrations to portray Anderson's passion for singing and her perseverance in overcoming the barriers to both train and perform because of her race.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439269674
When Stars Are Scattered

By Victoria Jamieson (Author, Illustrator), Omar Mohamed (Author), Iman Geddy (Illustrator)

Omar, along with his younger brother Hassan, recounts the stories of growing up as orphan refugees at a displacement camp in Kenya.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525553915
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked & Found

By Martin W. Sandler

The story of an eighteenth-century slave ship, its capture by pirates, sinking, and eventual discovery off Cape Cod make for a fresh and thrilling adventure.
- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763680336
Witches!: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem

By Rosalyn Schanzer

Whether being introduced or reintroduced to the topic, readers will be stunned by the research and accusations in this pivotal drama of American history. With a size reminiscent of a prayer book and startling scratchboard-style illustrations, this work of art presents an account of our past and asks questions of our future.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781426308697
Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator

By Sarah C. Campbell, Richard P. Campbell (Illustrator)

An exciting nonfiction look at the carnivorous wolfsnail trapping and devouring its victim, this science book uses bold block type against a white background to enhance the ease of reading. The magnified, detailed photographs and playful, informative text will amaze and attract readers.
- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781590785546
Woodpecker Wham!

By April Pulley Sayre, Steve Jenkins (Illustrator)

Enter the world of woodpeckers and enjoy a bird's-eye view of their everyday life. A variety of woodpecker species fly through these beautifully illustrated pages.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805088427
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country

By Kelly Yang (Author)

Yang partners with various Asian American and Asian artists to create an ode to Asian American changemakers. Biographical back matter complements the sparse text.
- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593463055
Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle’s Incredible Journey Home

By Lindsay Moore (Author, Illustrator)

Following loggerhead sea turtle Yoshi’s 25,000-mile journey home after 20 years of captive rehabilitation, this informational picture book utilizes lyrical text, maps, and infographics.
- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063060982
You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen

By Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weatherford (Illustrator)

This collection of free-verse poems offers an evocative portrait of the U.S.' first African American military pilots, who trained at the Tuskegee Institute during WWI.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481449380
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

By Cynthia Levinson, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)

The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, proved that even the smallest voice makes a difference.
- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481400701
Your Place in the Universe

By Jason Chin

Exploration of scale, size, and distance from an eight-year-old child to the widest reaches of the observable universe.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823446230