![Barack](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061703923.jpg?itok=GTAU4gBD)
The journey of Barack Obama to national prominence and the U.S. Presidency began with his diverse heritage and self questioning but resulted in hope.
Barack
![I'm Number One](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763645354.jpg?itok=FVSET5_c)
When the humans are away, a toy soldier named A-One becomes demanding, calling the other toys names. When they begin playing with the sounds and letters of the words, insults become silly to make everyone smile and reform. In addition to playing with the sound of words, this humorously illustrated book just may start a discussion of bullying and behavior.
I’m Number One
![A Huge Hog Is a Big Pig](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060297654.jpg?itok=Opi91Emx)
This rhyming words game is illustrated with crisp photographs and is sure to tickle the imagination as another rhyming description is sought. For more experienced readers (grade 2-3), try Eight Ate: A Feast of Homonym Riddles (opens in a new window) by Marvin Terban — just what the title indicates.
A Huge Hog Is a Big Pig
![Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060080922.jpg?itok=40ZoKEdu)
Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia
![Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060843578.jpg?itok=eh0Lm7Aw)
Amelia Bedelia’s Masterpiece
![Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061964093.jpg?itok=3sHpkmfu)
Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie
![Amelia Bedelia Unleashed](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062094998.jpg?itok=giNrfsFH)
Amelia Bedelia Unleashed
![Amelia Bedelia Under Construction](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060843462.jpg?itok=A9BhAW7k)
Amelia Bedelia Under Construction
![Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062095234.jpg?itok=tLycX-OI)
Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over
![Amelia Bedelia Means Business](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062094963.jpg?itok=Say0zgA4)
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
![Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062095269.jpg?itok=eOseU57n)
Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail
![Amelia Bedelia and the Cat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060843519.jpg?itok=xb015edY)
Amelia Bedelia and the Cat
![The Purple Balloon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375841466.jpg?itok=IPQuksnp)
The Purple Balloon
![Peter and the Wolf](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689856520.jpg?itok=L1VBq_3G)
Peter and the Wolf
![John Coltrane's Giant Steps](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689845987.jpg?itok=16yOrp0_)
John Coltrane’s Giant Steps
![Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375870075.jpg?itok=XnvLL4n0)
Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
![Amelia Bedelia: 50th Anniversary Edition](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062209698.jpg?itok=XNl1umZJ)
Mr. and Mrs. Rogers leave their new maid, Amelia Bedelia, a list of things to do on her first day of work. For anyone else, changing the towels or dusting the furniture would have been quite straightforward — but not for Amelia Bedelia! Her lemon meringue pie, however, more than compensates for her failings caused only by her literal interpretations! Amelia Bedelia was launched 50 years ago, commemorated in this anniversary edition with a fascinating, brief but informative history, “The Story Behind the Story” included.
Amelia Bedelia: 50th Anniversary Edition
![Write On, Mercy! The Secret Life of Mercy Otis Warren](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590788222.jpg?itok=wXoMpYkr)
In the 1700s, women were relegated to home and house duties — but not Mercy Otis! Her father believed in educating girls and boys. Even after marrying James Warren, Mercy wrote about the politics of Massachusetts. Her accomplishments come alive through a straightforward text with inserts of Mercy’s writing and illustrations that evoke the period.
Write On, Mercy! The Secret Life of Mercy Otis Warren
![The Princess and the Peas](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763665320.jpg?itok=grJw4jx9)
“Lily-Rose May was a sweet little girlie…” who discovered she really was a princess because of her reaction to peas. When she joins royalty, however, Lily-Rose figures out what’s really important. Told in spritely verse and humorous illustration, Lily’s adventure comes alive.
The Princess and the Peas
![Penny and her Marble](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062082035.jpg?itok=60Yt7GBb)
When Penny picks up a marble near her neighbor’s home, she begins to imagine that it really belongs to Mrs. Goodwin. In short chapters with Henkes’ signature illustrations, the young mouse successfully works through her guilt to a very satisfying conclusion.
Penny and her Marble
![Nurse Clementine](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763663824.jpg?itok=W_Vo7glo)
When Clementine Brown gets and a first-aid kit for her birthday, she takes her medical role quite seriously. Nothing is too small for Clementine to handle including helping her little brother. Open illustrations and simple text celebrate recognizable, imaginative play.
Nurse Clementine
![Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/054747105X.jpg?itok=p27fZqBg)
Here’s the true story of how Anne Carroll Moore created the first children’s room at the New York Public Library — a bright, welcoming room filled with art, reading nooks, and (most importantly) borrowing privileges to the world’s best children’s books. The folk art style illustrations capture a sense of history in the making. In the end notes, you can learn more about Moore and other pioneering children’s librarians.
Miss Moore Thought Otherwise: How Anne Carroll Moore Created Libraries for Children
![Look Up! Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416958193.jpg?itok=ewV5dKHN)
Meet Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th century pioneer for women in science. From careful observations, Leavitt discovered that the brightness of a star determines its distance from Earth and her work helped us better understand the vastness of the universe. Warm colored pencil and watercolor illustrations by Colon create a contemplative mood. Back matter includes quotes about stars, a glossary, information about other female astronomers, and more.
Look Up! Henrietta Leavitt, Pioneering Woman Astronomer
![Your Body Battles a Cold](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580138365.jpg?itok=DUqaUaG5)
Anyone who’s ever had a cold is sure to appreciate this examination of why one gets it and how the body combats it. Photomicrographs combines with comic illustrations for a lucid and thorough look at the topic. A glossary and index conclude the presentation.