Bread for Words
Bread for Words

Author: Shana Keller

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2020-01-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 153416667X

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Frederick Douglass knew where he was born but not when. He knew his grandmother but not his father. And as a young child, there were other questions, such as Why am I a slave? Answers to those questions might have eluded him but Douglass did know for certain that learning to read and to write would be the first step in his quest for freedom and his fight for equality. Told from first-person perspective, this picture-book biography draws from the real-life experiences of a young Frederick Douglass and his attempts to learn how to read and write. Author Shana Keller (Ticktock Banneker's Clock) personalizes the text for young readers, using some of Douglass's own words. The lyrical title comes from how Douglass "paid" other children to teach him.

A Beetle Is Shy
A Beetle Is Shy

Author: Dianna Hutts Aston

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1452133425

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The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries.

Fly, Firefly
Fly, Firefly

Author: Shana Keller

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2020-03-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1534166726

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One evening at dusk a wind current carries a lone firefly out over the sea. Glancing down into the water, the insect is mesmerized by the glowing bioluminescence, mistaking it for other fireflies. Seeking company, the firefly plunges into the waves. Luckily, there are human bystanders who can lend a hand. Based on an event witnessed by nature writer and ecologist Rachel Carson (The Sea Around Us and Silent Spring) where a firefly attempts to join its "family" in the ocean, this lyrical story written in verse perfectly illustrates the wonder and delight the natural world offers those who pay close enough attention. Back matter includes science facts about fireflies and bioluminescence, as well as information about Carson's life.

Dear Benjamin Banneker
Dear Benjamin Banneker

Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0152018921

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Banneker, a free black mathematician and astronomer, takes a stand against slavery and writes Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson about his slave-owning policies.

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin
Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Author: Marguerite Henry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1481403966

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Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry’s beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift—the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they “took one’s breath away.” But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images. Because Benjamin’s family didn’t approve of his art, he had to make his own painting supplies. The local Native Americans taught him how to mix paints from earth, clay, and plants. And his cat, Grimalkin, sacrificed hair from his tail for Ben’s brushes. This classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Sarah Gives Thanks
Sarah Gives Thanks

Author: Mike Allegra

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807572403

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2013 Amelia Bloomer List During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women's magazine editor. Sarah Hale's inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn't take no for an answer.

Butterflies Belong Here
Butterflies Belong Here

Author: Deborah Hopkinson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1452183481

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Butterflies Belong Here is a powerful story of everyday activism and hope. In this moving story of community conservation, a girl finds a home in a new place and a way to help other small travelers. This book is about the real change children can make in conservation and advocacy—in this case, focusing on beautiful monarch butterflies. • From Deborah Hopkinson and Meilo So, the acclaimed team behind Follow the Moon Home • An empowering, classroom-ready read • The protagonist is a girl whose family has recently immigrated to the United States. I know what to look for: large black-and-orange wings with a border of small white specks, flitting from flower to flower, sipping nectar. But though I looked hard, I couldn't find even one. I wondered if monarch butterflies belonged here. I wondered if I did, too. Butterflies Belong Here is proof that even the smallest of us are capable of amazing transformations. • Equal parts educational and heartwarming, this makes a great book for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators. • Those interested in beautiful butterflies and everyday activism will find this lovely book both motivating and inspiring. • Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old • You'll love this book if you love books like Thank You, Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre, The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall, and Greta and the Giants: Inspired by Greta Thunberg's Stand to Save the World by Zoë Tucker

Who Was Isaac Newton?
Who Was Isaac Newton?

Author: Janet B. Pascal

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 0698187253

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Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.

The Harvey Milk Story
The Harvey Milk Story

Author: Kari Krakow

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781643796000

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"Picture book biography of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S"--