![All the Water in the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/all-the-water-in-world.jpg?itok=RzSJ1AaB)
Rich, rhythmic language combines with lush illustration to poetically describe the water cycle and more. This memorable volume will be read aloud — and perhaps discussed as: “Thirsty air/licks it [water] from lakes/sips it from ponds/guzzles it from oceans…”
All the Water in the World
![Susan B. Anthony](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823419533.jpg?itok=c_4aeb1y)
Susan B. Anthony lived and worked as a teacher when women were paid less for the same jobs performed by men and could not vote in any election. Her work and perseverance helped change the entire country and is presented in accessible language and simple illustrations that evoke the period. Resource notes are included.
Susan B. Anthony
![Rachel Carson and Her Book that Changed the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823423700.jpg?itok=9IPw0_S8)
Rachel Carson was a shy child, always drawn to nature. She grew up to become a professional biologist and enter a field with few women and write a book that changed the way people looked at the environment. Soft, cartoon-like illustrations and straightforward narrative present an overview of Carson’s life; sources are included at the end.
Rachel Carson and Her Book that Changed the World
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2023-04/let-it-shine.jpeg?itok=qGN_LSqG)
Brief sketches of the lives of both well (e.g. Harriet Tubman) and lesser known African American women (e.g., Biddy Mason) and their impact on civil rights are presented in the lively language of a storyteller sure to read aloud well. Vibrant, stylized Illustrations enhance the evocative text to complete the thought-provoking portraits.
Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters
![Here Come the Girl Scouts](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545342783.jpg?itok=vDC7kKUR)
Juliette “Daisy” Gordon was born into a family of pioneers, she loved the outdoors, and yearned to make a difference in the world. Combining her passion for service with her own adventurous spirit and her belief that girls could do anything, she founded the Girl Scouts. March 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts and they’re still going strong, with more than 3 million Girl Scouts throughout the world!
Here Come the Girl Scouts
![Emily and Carlo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580892744.jpg?itok=w05BWxrS)
Emily’s dog, Carlos, accompanied her almost everywhere, “decorating her clothes with dog hair” even when she wrote. Rich narrative sprinkled with quotes from Emily Dickinson’s poetry and letters combines with expressive watercolors for a unique portrait of the poet. Additional information and sources complete this handsome book.
Emily and Carlo
![Eleanor, Quiet No More](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0786851414.jpg?itok=oR1BmBQk)
Roosevelt’s own words define her growth from a shy child to reluctant but forceful political voice to respected citizen of the world. Evocative illustrations express Roosevelt’s strength and unique beauty.
Eleanor, Quiet No More
![Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416959033.jpg?itok=8MwKqu5V)
A young Frederick Douglass narrates this handsome, moving, and authentic story of his early life as a slave, his desire to learn, and plans to escape slavery. The child who grew up to be an abolitionist, memorable writer, and orator knew that words — reading — would set him free.
Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass
![""](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/2023-07/we-march.jpg?itok=trBGkes5)
Two children aroused by their parents join a march for equal rights. Short sentences and semi-abstract illustrations convey the children’s evolving feelings as they join scores of others in what adults recognize as an historic march for civil rights.
We March
![Underground](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596435380.jpg?itok=2ACZ2Jgq)
Brief, staccato text and dark-hued, mixed-media illustrations convey the drama of enslaved people escaping on the Underground Railroad. There is limited light and grave danger until the family reaches freedom in this seemingly simple yet rich and sophisticated book.
Underground
![My Uncle Martin's Words for America](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1419700227.jpg?itok=7B0SVfIu)
Martin Luther King’s niece recalls how the power of her uncle’s words and his strength of conviction changed the United States. Realistic illustrations, straightforward language, and factual back matter create an accessible glimpse of the man and his place in history.
My Uncle Martin’s Words for America
![Freedom Song! The Story of Henry "Box" Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/006058310X.jpg?itok=wU1L1XZf)
His unusual escape from slavery — in a box mailed to Philadelphia — is told in a conversational, folksy style illustrated with evocative illustrations. The cadence of the text calls to mind the music and song that were always important to Henry Brown.
Freedom Song! The Story of Henry “Box” Brown
![Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0448426773.jpg?itok=EF5ocnzb)
Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola — a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo’s work — as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo’s paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico’s most celebrated female artist.
Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself
![Time Zones](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823423859.jpg?itok=_-bB-7v7)
Why is the time different in New York and in Tokyo at the same moment? How time zones were developed and standardized are clearly presented in this lighthearted but informative look at the science and history of time and travel.
Time Zones
![Just a Second](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618708960.jpg?itok=H-57M8Fn)
In just a second, a bat can make 200 calls, a black mamba snake can slither 24 feet, four babies are born somewhere in the world, and much more. Time takes on new meaning in this stylishly illustrated, provocative look at time and how it’s measured.
Just a Second
![Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1402756615.jpg?itok=edjL8nMX)
The author/illustrator’s enthusiasm for the birds he observes is contagious in this artful and informative look at various birds of prey. Several pages fold out to showcase the splendor of these amazing flyers.
Thunder Birds: Nature’s Flying Predators
![Kids' Paper Airplane Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/076110478X.jpg?itok=69UWjcUL)
Sophisticated children (or children with an adult) will appreciate the variety of aircraft designs ranging from easy to difficult, silly to complex, and the science behind them. All is presented in easy-to-follow instructions and crisp diagrams.
Kids’ Paper Airplane Book
![The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot July 25, 1909](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670342599.jpg?itok=EUXqjzxZ)
By 1909, Louis Bleriot’s persistence had paid off: this Frenchman became the first aviator to fly across the English Channel in an “air machine.” This Caldecott Medal winner is a quiet account of one man’s perseverance and passion.
The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot July 25, 1909
![Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1555911773.jpg?itok=i08BMLU4)
In Native cultures, the night is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe. In the tradition of the best-selling Keepers of the Earth and Keepers of the Animals, this collection offers unique ideas about understanding the natural world by looking at it through a nocturnal lens. Resources and activities include legends and myths, puppet shows, stargazing guides, campfire topics, and traditional dances.
Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children
![Let's Look at Dinosaurs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763653543.jpg?itok=whoHNbXp)
Brief information about a variety of dinosaurs is provided in a predictable form, accompanied by simple, attractive illustrations that call on readers to join in.
Let’s Look at Dinosaurs
![Counting in the Garden](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1934429708.jpg?itok=Xd6iJipy)
The narrator surveys the garden, counting from one to twelve what grows and lives there. Interesting words combine with stylized illustrations to present an abundant garden.
Counting in the Garden
![Who Has These Feet?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805089071.jpg?itok=6DkBpPBY)
A clearly illustrated pair of feet is shown with the title question. On the next page, the entire animal is seen with a basic characteristic of the foot, sure to intrigue and inform.
Who Has These Feet?
![Time for a Bath](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547250371.jpg?itok=E5GEAnhw)
Textured collages realistically present a variety of animals and their bathing habits. Text in different typefaces allows this informative book to engage on different levels.
Time for a Bath
![Seasons](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/161067006X.jpg?itok=UBWID4hm)
A dark-haired little girl explores the seasons using her senses in this handsomely illustrated book.