Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood (Hazardous Tales series) by Nathan Hale In graphic novel format, tells true-life tales from the history of World War One.
Every Last Drop: Bringing Clean Water Home by Michelle Mulder "Looks at why the world's water resources are at risk and how communities around the world are finding innovative ways to quench their thirst and water their crops."--Publisher.
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Niel DeGrasse Tyson A guide to astrophysics for young readers that discusses extraterrestrials, galaxies, dark matter, dark energy, and more.
Rivals: Frenemies Who Changed the World 1 & 2 by Scott McCormick Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! Each laugh-out-loud episode of 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements.
Saving the Environment by David Armentrout Eco-friendly energy is explained and current information about saving the environment is provided in this thought-provoking book. In addition to explaining the concept of eco-friendly energy, the book establishes the understanding that it does not take much to make the world a better place.
The Underground Abductor by Nathan Hale In graphic novel format, tells the story of Araminta Ross, who was born a slave in Delaware but eventually escaped north to freedom. Changing her name to Harriet Tubman, she became an "abductor" on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to help other slaves reach freedom.
This Land is Our Land: a History of American Immigration by Linda Barrett Osborne "This book explores the way government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups evolved throughout U.S. history, particularly between 1800 and 1965"--Amazon.com.
Animal Helpers: Wildlife Rehabilitators by Jennifer Keats Curtis Offers a behind the scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation centers and the care the animals receive there before they are released back into the wild. Includes quizzes for determining if animals are orphaned or injured.
Every Falling Star by Sungju Lee This first book to portray contemporary North Korea to a young audience, is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who is forced at age twelve to live on the streets and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains. Sungju richly re-creates his scabrous story, depicting what it was like for a boy alone; to be hungry and to fear arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. This riveting memoir allows young readers to learn about other cultures where freedoms they take for granted do not exist.
Press Pause: A Young Person's Guide to Managing Life's Challenges by Catherine Singer Offers six meditations that address the realities of being a young person in today’s world, including academic pressures, bullies and toxic friendships, sleep, spiraling out, and tech addictions.
Giants of Science series by Kathleen Krull Discusses the life and times of these geniuses of science--Da Vinci, Newton, Curie, & Freud-- and their discoveries and theories.
Rad American Women A-Z by Kate Schatz Like all A-Z books, this one illustrates the alphabet--but instead of "A is for Apple", a list of great women is presented, spanning several centuries, multiple professions, and 26 diverse individuals. There are artists and abolitionists, scientists and suffragettes, rock stars and rabble-rousers, and agents of change of all kinds.
Family Friendly Recipes--Kids in the Kitchen by Guelph Family Health Study The Guelph Family Health Study puts together some great tips for cooking with children of all ages, along with providing some great healthy recipes for families.
Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook--made by kids for kids by US Department of Agriculture, and US Schools Made by children for children, in a US-wide competition. The results are an amazing selection of winning recipes, created by kids for kids.
Pedal It!: How Bicycles are Changing the World by Michelle Mulder Pedal It! celebrate the humble bicycle by learning why and how bikes can make the world a better place. Bikes can be used to power computers & generators, reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded city fast!
Rocket Science and Spacecraft Fundamentals by Kathy Furgang Learn about human accomplishments in rocket science: covers the history of rocketry since the advent of rocket-powered missiles, as well as todays triumphs and our hopes for the future.