It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime
Trevor Noah is the most famous comedian from Africa and is the host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a black South African mother and a white European father, Noah has hosted numerous television shows, including South Africa's music, television, and film awards and two seasons of his own late-night talk show, Tonight with Trevor Noah. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime is his first work for young readers and is based on his New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stores from a South African Childhood.
Trevor Noah is the most famous comedian from Africa and is the host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a black South African mother and a white European father, Noah has hosted numerous television shows, including South Africa's music, television, and film awards and two seasons of his own late-night talk show, Tonight with Trevor Noah. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime is his first work for young readers and is based on his New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stores from a South African Childhood.
Chasing Space by Leland Melvin
A memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver, Leland Melvin. He traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.
A memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver, Leland Melvin. He traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
Presents the true story of how Jim Thorpe and the Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team, one of the winningest teams in American football history.
Presents the true story of how Jim Thorpe and the Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team, one of the winningest teams in American football history.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
African teenager William Kamkwamba explored science books in his village library when he was forced to drop out of school. He was able to change his family's life by creating a windmill to pump water for his family's farm.
African teenager William Kamkwamba explored science books in his village library when he was forced to drop out of school. He was able to change his family's life by creating a windmill to pump water for his family's farm.
Ten Days a Madwoman by Deborah Noyes
An introduction to the life and times of pioneering female journalist and adventurer Nellie Bly. Nellie convinced doctors that she was insane in order to expose the horrific treatment of patients confined in the late 19th-century Blackwell's Island Asylum.
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An introduction to the life and times of pioneering female journalist and adventurer Nellie Bly. Nellie convinced doctors that she was insane in order to expose the horrific treatment of patients confined in the late 19th-century Blackwell's Island Asylum.
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March: Book One by John Lewis
Presents in graphic novel format events from the life of Georgia Congressman John Lewis. It focuses on his youth in rural Alabama, his meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement.
Presents in graphic novel format events from the life of Georgia Congressman John Lewis. It focuses on his youth in rural Alabama, his meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement.
Sally Ride: Life on a Mission by Macy
Looks at the life and career of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.
Looks at the life and career of Sally Ride, who in 1983 became the first American woman to travel in space.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South.
The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South.
The Plot to Kill Hitler by Patricia McCormick
A biography of pastor, activist, and spy Dietrich Bonhoeffer with emphasis on his participation in a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
A biography of pastor, activist, and spy Dietrich Bonhoeffer with emphasis on his participation in a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
I am Malala by Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai's describes her fight for education for girls under Taliban rule, the support she received from her parents to pursue an education, and how the Taliban retaliated against her by trying to kill her.
Malala Yousafzai's describes her fight for education for girls under Taliban rule, the support she received from her parents to pursue an education, and how the Taliban retaliated against her by trying to kill her.
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming
Traces the life of female aviator Amelia Earhart from her childhood to her final flight. It discusses the extensive search for her and her missing plane. Includes photographs, maps, handwritten notes by Amelia, and sidebars.
Traces the life of female aviator Amelia Earhart from her childhood to her final flight. It discusses the extensive search for her and her missing plane. Includes photographs, maps, handwritten notes by Amelia, and sidebars.
The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leyson
Leon Leyson describes growing up in Poland, being forced from home to the ghetto and then to concentration camps by the Nazis, and being saved by Oskar Schindler.
Leon Leyson describes growing up in Poland, being forced from home to the ghetto and then to concentration camps by the Nazis, and being saved by Oskar Schindler.
Life in Motion (Young Reader's Edition) by Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland describes her life, ballet training, and becoming the only African-American soloist at the American Ballet Theatre.
Misty Copeland describes her life, ballet training, and becoming the only African-American soloist at the American Ballet Theatre.
Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different by Blumenthal
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Apple mogul Steve Jobs, discussing his ideas, and describing how he has influenced life in the twenty-first century.
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Apple mogul Steve Jobs, discussing his ideas, and describing how he has influenced life in the twenty-first century.
Never Caught: The Story of Ona Judge by Erica Dunbar
A narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave, who risked everything for her freedom.
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A narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave, who risked everything for her freedom.
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Choosing Courage by Collier
Looks at some of the men and women who were recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Looks at some of the men and women who were recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Claudette Colvin by Hoose
Presents an account of fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin, an African-American girl who refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks, and covers her role in a crucial civil rights case.
Presents an account of fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin, an African-American girl who refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks, and covers her role in a crucial civil rights case.
Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board by Bethany Hamilton
Thirteen-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton describes the shark attack that left her with one arm. Includes comments on her decision to start surfing again, her faith in God, and her new life as a sports celebrity.
Thirteen-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton describes the shark attack that left her with one arm. Includes comments on her decision to start surfing again, her faith in God, and her new life as a sports celebrity.
The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Sheinkin
An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.
An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.
No Summit out of Sight by Romero
The story of Jordan Romero, who at the age of 13 became the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At age 15, he reached the summits of the world's 7 highest mountains.
The story of Jordan Romero, who at the age of 13 became the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At age 15, he reached the summits of the world's 7 highest mountains.
Mo'ne Davis: Remember My Name
Looks at the life of Little League Baseball pitcher Mo'ne Davis.
Looks at the life of Little League Baseball pitcher Mo'ne Davis.