![March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545035376.jpg?itok=uiIT7zzg)
Martin Luther King, Jr. prepared diligently for his now famous “I have a dream” speech given on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was King’s unshakable belief in nonviolence and the power of words that galvanized the country. This informal account is both personal and satisfying as revealed by Martin’s older sister who watched it on television with their parents in Atlanta. Full-color illustrations and expressive typography highlight words and enhance the tone.
March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World
![Henry Aaron's Dream](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763676543.jpg?itok=xmRij0tW)
In spite of growing up in the 1940s before the United States was integrated, in a segregated Mobile, Alabama, Henry Aaron dreamed of playing baseball. His perseverance and courage paid off; he was to become one of the most talented and revered players, whose major league career spanned from 1954 through 1976. He was also a vocal spokesperson for equality between white and black players. Aaron’s early life, his career, and his impact on the game are revealed in an honest, sometimes difficult text and richly colored paintings.
Henry Aaron’s Dream
![Child of the Civil Rights Movement](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375843140.jpg?itok=vsPKkI-h)
The youngest daughter of civil rights leader Andrew Young shares a time when she and her two older sisters moved from New York to Atlanta to protest and ultimately change unfair laws. The narration is innocent and child-like — effectively describing what Jim Crow was and giving glimpse of the leaders of the period (including Martin Luther King, Jr.). Soft lined, textured illustrations evoke the time and its tenor while portraying people in a recognizable way. An end note provides additional information about the people depicted.
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
![Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316070165.jpg?itok=dSyj0Q6z)
The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired four students to protest in a way that ultimately changed the United States. Their peaceful dissent at the segregated lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, would “combine black with white to make sweet justice.” The “Greensboro Four” began their sit-in on February 1, 1960 and contributed to the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The text suggests storytelling and is accompanied by light-lined but evocative illustrations; back matter completes this compelling portrait.
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down
![How Many Teeth?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064450988.jpg?itok=jZXC3PVF)
Babies don’t have teeth as they don’t need them yet. But as children grow, teeth grow in and then fall out to be replaced by adult teeth. This informative, appealing, and easy science book is just right to answer early questions about teeth and dental hygiene — and may encourage even more questions.
How Many Teeth?
![Reaching for the Moon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060554479.jpg?itok=bqCLT06d)
Aldrin relates how he, the second man to walk on the Moon, became interested in aeronautics and flying. The result is a fascinating look at his personal history as well as the history of flight accompanied by precise but equally engaging illustrations.
Reaching for the Moon
![A World of Colors: Seeing Colors in a New Way](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426305567.jpg?itok=haYjeRWf)
Crisp, color photographs of people and places from around the world are used to introduce and explore color. For example, readers will see orange in hair, a robot’s eyes, and tangerines and are then asked to look around to find orange in their environment. Expressive text adds to the wonder of the images. Photo credits are included.
A World of Colors: Seeing Colors in a New Way
![The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375845615.jpg?itok=eK1oRaF3)
Two machines captivated young Philo Farnsworth: a telephone and a phonograph. Both had cranks and both connected people with others (one in real time, the other through music). These and other inspirations motivated young Philo to invent what was to become known as the television. His early story is fascinatingly told and well illustrated.
The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth
![Massachusetts](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0531188051.jpg?itok=NKF-Lgyx)
Massachusetts may be best known as the place where Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. This New England state was also home to the Alcott who made their permanent home in the Orchard House (opens in a new window) family in Concord, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts
![Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805081925.jpg?itok=T9YN34dn)
This handsomely illustrated picture book biography glimpses some of the events that shaped the 19th girl who grew into a beloved writer still read today. Several poems written by Louisa as a child are included as are facts about her family and other useful or simply intriguing information.
Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott
![Peek-a-Boo What?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1934618500.jpg?itok=95gCH9Ie)
Each sturdy page begins with “peek-a-boo” in words and a die-cut page that folds over to reveal the hidden object. Clues are included before the flap opens and provide lots to point to and talk about with young children in this rhyming, playful, and colorful board book.
Peek-a-Boo What?
![Whoo Goes There?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159643371X.jpg?itok=yqClupkw)
A hungry owl sits on a branch to listen for something he might catch for dinner, like a plump little mouse. The predictable pattern, onomatopoeic words, and realistic, highly detailed illustrations combine to make a satisfying story for all except for the still-hungry owl.
Whoo Goes There?
![Book Fiesta!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061288772.jpg?itok=jALNzf8L)
Even though there’s a special day called Children’s Day/Book Day, children and books can be celebrated everyday and in any place as is demonstrated in this vibrant book. Energetic illustrations show a wide range of children and animals playing, reading, and just plain having fun with each other and with books.
Book Fiesta!
![Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399254439.jpg?itok=FwqoK13X)
Friendships come in all sizes and shapes — even among animals of different kinds. Here crisp photographs and a straightforward text chronicle the unusual friendship between a retired circus elephant named Tarra and a stray dog, Bella, who appeared at the elephant sanctuary in Tennessee. Fans of Owen and Mzee are sure to enjoy this story.
Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends
![The Longest Night](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/082342054X.jpg?itok=yldGTkhn)
Though larger animals try to call the sun up on the long, snow-filled winter night, only the song of a small chickadee awakens the day. Told with a storyteller’s voice, this gentle tale is luminously illustrated with limited colors to evoke the depth of a wintery forest and the brilliance of a new day.
The Longest Night
![There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0679891153.jpg?itok=pM9rfJiv)
The famous cat in a red and white striped hat is used to introduce basic information about space as well as space trivia. As in others in the series, the limited vocabulary in a predictable format provides easily accessed and understood information about a popular topic.
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System
![Panda Kindergarten](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060578505.jpg?itok=Xkzc5ROg)
Panda cubs living in China’s Wolong Nature Preserve provide a unique opportunity to observe the animals from birth to the time they join “panda kindergarten.” There, these appealing animals learn skills for survival in the wild. Colorful photography combines with a readable text for an engaging, informative look at these endangered animals.
Panda Kindergarten
![Creature ABC](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811869784.jpg?itok=2lAujqiu)
Inspired by his book for adults, the photographer uses striking full color photographs to introduce animals, tidbits of animal information, as well as the alphabet. From A to Z, readers are encouraged to guess and learn in this intriguing and sophisticated book.
Creature ABC
![Testing the Ice](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545052513.jpg?itok=q9qx3cEV)
Baseball great, Jackie Robinson, never joined his children at the lake near their Connecticut home until the winter he made sure its ice was safe for skating. His daughter recognizes that courage is shown in many ways — from testing ice to breaking the baseball color barrier. Rich illustrations extend this well-told family story.
Testing the Ice
![Mission to the Moon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416979352.jpg?itok=pwoSDWyl)
The encyclopedic presentation in an oversized format support about 200 photographs from NASA as well as other illustrations to chronicle the history of space flight. Rockets and the moon landing are also included. A DVD with historical footage from the moon landing completes this attractive package, sure to be enjoyed by a range of readers.
Mission to the Moon
![Marsupials](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/043987758X.jpg?itok=-qccuqKi)
The lesser known animals in this book have something in common: they are all marsupials with particular habitats, habits, and traits. The amazing animals are presented in crisp, full color illustrations and a highly readable narration from this award-winning photographer and science writer.
Marsupials
![Django: World's Greatest Jazz Guitarist](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596434228.jpg?itok=1wZVzaVl)
Born into a poor Roma family, Django Reinhardt’s musical talent takes him to perform on European stages for appreciative audiences. Here, the basics of his life are presented in vibrant, expressive paintings and a poetic text. An author’s note encourages finding out more about this little known musician.
Django: World’s Greatest Jazz Guitarist
![You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375837388.jpg?itok=Uv8A279U)
Sandy Koufax’s early career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was not terribly memorable. But by 1961, the team had moved to Los Angeles and Koufax had perfected his pitch. His amazing story his told through the voice of an unnamed teammate and illustrated with stylized, stunning illustrations.
You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?
![Winter's Tail: How One Little Dolphin Learned to Swim Again](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545123356.jpg?itok=7k4TxxAf)
A young, injured, Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was rescued and taken to the Clearwater (FL) Marine Aquarium. There the dolphin was treated, named Winter, and was given a prosthetic tail to allow her to swim properly. Full color photographs, an informal text, and additional sources for more information complete this inspiring tale.