Showing 1–24 of 24 titles
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¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance that Crossed Color Lines
By exploring the history of mambo and Latin Jazz, this book demonstrates the power of music and dance to transcend racial and cultural barriers. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Nonfiction, History, Arts, Performing Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781536206081
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Boy, Everywhere
The Syrian civil war uproots a boy and his family, forcing them to leave the comforts of home and journey toward safety in England.
- Fiction, History, World History, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781643791968
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Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter
This reference book about the Black Lives Matter movement and its historical context includes helpful lists, timelines, and photographs.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Social Sciences, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780358573418
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Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
In this biography of a little-known Indigenous (Nahua) woman who helped preserve and impart knowledge of her language and culture to scholars, artists and future generations, Amescua lyrically weaves the story of Luz Jiménez’s quiet strength and perseverance with Aztec myths, true stories, and dramatic episodes in Jiménez’s life.
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Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown
This thrilling history of the Cold War breaks down the events preceding, and key players involved in, the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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From the Tops of the Trees
After young Kalia wonders what is outside the fences of her refugee camp, her father gives her a new perspective from the top of a tree.
- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781541581302
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The Genius under the Table: Growing up behind the Iron Curtain
Yevgeny, a Jewish boy growing up in the Soviet Union, hopes to identify a talent that will allow him to rise above his circumstances in this comical memoir.
- Nonfiction, History, World History, Autobiography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781536215526
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem
After multiple cholera outbreaks and an exceptionally smelly summer in Victorian London, engineer Joseph Bazalgette designs a sewage system for the city.
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Hear My Voice / Escucha mi voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
Striking illustrations by Latinx artists complement the bilingual testimonies of children detained in inhumane conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Nonfiction, History, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781523513482
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I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
In a defining court case, Wong Kim Ark’s victory guaranteed birthright citizenship for all Americans.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316426923
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I Am Smoke
Smoke itself narrates an account of its religious, cultural, and practical uses by humans in this unique, STEAM-focused picture book.
- Fiction, History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780884487883
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The Legend of Auntie Po
This graphic novel interweaves historical fiction and surreal adventure as Mei reimagines the tale of Paul Bunyan with a Chinese heroine to cope with ramifications of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Fiction, History, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525554882
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Niños: Poems for the Lost Children of Chile
This book is an ode to the 34 Chilean children who lost their lives during the years of Pinochet’s regime.
- Nonfiction, History, World History, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780802855671
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
The story of tenacious Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116, is presented through an engaging, emotional, and honest narration highlighted by vivid illustrations by Oge More.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338751857
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Race Against Time: The Untold Story of Scipio Jones and the Battle to Save Twelve Innocent Men
This account details the successful efforts of African American attorney Scipio Jones to free 12 wrongly convicted Black men in 1924.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Social Sciences, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629798165
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Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People
Providing historical and contemporary context, this thorough account of the Black Panther Party details its history, evolution, and impact.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781536214185
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Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
Written in conversational free verse, this narrative explores how Ona Judge, enslaved by George and Martha Washington, emancipates herself.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374307042
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Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You
This young reader’s adaptation of Stamped explores the origin of racist ideas, their impact today, and how readers can work to practice antiracism.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316167581
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Survivor Tree
A resilient tree, badly damaged in the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, is replanted near the memorial in this moving picture book.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316487672
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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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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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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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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 Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Presented by a full cast of children and featuring a robust soundscape, this recording realizes the full potential of Sorell’s powerful, illustrated nonfiction title.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Native American, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781430144670