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Extensive resource on literary reviews and criticism on short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, 19th - 20th Century and contemporary literature, and biographies of authors.
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Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eight-year-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"All rise for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black female United States Supreme Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson knew from the very beginning that "You can do anything. You can be anything." Driven by those powerful words and her parents' love, Ketanji refused to let naysayers stop her from rising to the top. Her perseverance and her wits led her to become the first Black woman to become a US district judge and eventually the first Black female...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"When Fannie Farmer learned to cook in the late 1800s, recipes could be pretty silly. They might call for "a goodly amount of salt" or "a lump of butter" or "a suspicion of nutmeg." Girls were supposed to use their "feminine instincts" in the kitchen (or maybe just guess). Despite this problem, Fannie loved cooking, so when polio prevented her from going to college, she became a teacher at the Boston Cooking School. Unlike her mother or earlier cookbook...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. BE PREPARED! Would you survive the spice mines of Kessel? Could you escape from a giant space slug? From tackling extreme weather and finding shelter, to avoiding social pitfalls, learn what to do to stay alive in a galaxy far, far away."--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
How do you tell a story? Before Toni Morrison was a Pulitzer Prize winner and Nobel Prize-winning author, she was Chloe Ardelia Wofford, a little girl in Ohio who was both the only Black child in her first-grade classroom and the only student who was able to read. This is the true story of how that young girl learned from her upbringing, surrounded herself with stories, and made a tremendous impact on the world. Toni Morrison's pen was her sword,...
11) The history book
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will love to explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilizations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the Gold Rush from the perspective of William Miller and Henry Garrison, two miners in the Sierra Nevada region, and uncover the often unrelenting conditions of the California gold mines. A story of community, determination, and the search for the American Dream, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into what life was really like during this pivotal period in American history--brought to life by a gripping narrative and...
Author
Publisher
Gloo Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Mateo's father is a composter, but when the class falls silent during his career day presentation, he sets out to learn more about not only his father's job, but about composting itself. His dad's seemingly ordinary job unveils a world of interconnectedness, family heritage and environmental stewardship that changes Mateo's perspective. Guided by his family, Mateo delves into the science of composting and witnesses the transformation of trash into...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Press, an Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A child narrator tells the story of Milly, a dairy cow; she eats grass, drinks water, and produces milk for us. Back matter includes a matching game, more information about cows, dairy cow breeds, and a kid-friendly recipe"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A reference to key characters, battles, and regions.
Learn all about your favorite Poǩmon in this fact-packed updated guide to the animated series. Explore every region from Kanto to Galar, and discover the people and Poǩmon who live there. Trace Ash's journey and get to know his friends and travel companions. See epic battles and meet Legendary and Mythical Poǩmon.
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether wizards, Muggles, friends, or foes, find out about all your favorite Hogwarts students and teachers, as well as creatures and other characters. Meet Harry's friends Ron, Hermione, and Ginny; Hogwarts teachers including Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, and Sprout; plus, Hagrid, Dobby, and other popular characters from the Wizarding World"--
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