![Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/031605318X.jpg?itok=D0P02gXb)
Nubs was the leader of a pack of wild dogs in Iraq but became part of a human pack when he met Marine Major Brian Dennis. The story of this amazing friendship is all the more remarkable as it happened in a war zone. It is documented in photographs and a lucid text that comes to a very satisfying conclusion.
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle
![The Daring Miss Quimby](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823419967.jpg?itok=nZygFnDu)
She was the first woman to gain a pilot’s license and to cross the English Channel in an airplane alone. The life and accomplishments that this remarkable woman achieved in her short career are energetically conveyed in a readable, informative text and lively images.
The Daring Miss Quimby
![Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy US Marshall](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0822567644.jpg?itok=ie4fwK-N)
Formerly enslaved in the 19th century, Bass Reeves escaped Texas and lived with Indians. It was in Indian Territory that he gained the skills he most needed when he became a lawman, known for his talent and integrity. Lively language and stylized illustrations provide a memorable portrait of this real western hero.
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy US Marshall
![All of Baby, Nose to Toes](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803732171.jpg?itok=4WVbay2j)
All of a newborn, from head to toe, is appreciated and loved by various members of an adoring family. Lively language and joyful illustrations are used in this ebullient celebratory book.
All of Baby, Nose to Toes
![Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600602592.jpg?itok=o9Jwd_sB)
Anna May Wong grew up in San Francisco in the 1920s, working diligently in her family’s laundromat but secretly daydreaming of becoming a movie star. When she set out to realize her dream, she soon discovered the lack of opportunity in Hollywood for Asian American actors. After traveling in Europe and China, Anna May ultimately decided to portray only roles she felt presented a positive image of Asians, leading the way for the many actors who followed in her footsteps.
Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story
![The Secret World of Walter Anderson](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763635839.jpg?itok=PL37v44S)
Walter Anderson “may be the most famous American artist you’ve never heard of.” But he and his passion for nature on the U.S. Gulf coast are introduced through an evocative text and luminous illustrations. An extensive author’s note provides additional information and several reproductions of Anderson’s work.
The Secret World of Walter Anderson
![One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554530288.jpg?itok=XvdHatlC)
This fictionalized story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana, who changes his world with a small loan and one hen, is based on a real person. Kwabena Darko lives in West Africa and started a system of micro-loans in villages that would not otherwise have access. Additional resources and sources for further information allow readers to find out more.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
![Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805087036.jpg?itok=8Tic1m7Z)
Even though Leonardo da Vinci lived a long time ago (born in 15th century Florence), his ideas have intrigued inventors and scientists ever since. In cartoon-like illustrations and brief text, old “Leo” ideas are juxtaposed to newer “Neo” ideas. This playful book is informative and engaging and may inspire further investigation of man and inventions.
Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci
![In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600603327.jpg?itok=e88kL-LP)
Augusta Savage was a born artist, making clay figures even as a child. She pursued her passion, actually earning money for her family until she was old enough to travel from her rural Florida home to New York City where she studied at Cooper Union and became part of what is now known as the Harlem Renaissance.
In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage
![An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805080724.jpg?itok=qLVBFJyz)
As a child, “Josef Albers saw art in the simplest things…” His interest in color and the way colors changed forever altered the way color theory was taught. The author was Albers’ neighbor as a child and provides an assessible, engaging glimpse of how one man’s vision can change the way things are viewed.
An Eye for Color: The Story of Josef Albers
![Bring Me Some Apples and I'll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618158367.jpg?itok=rHdeY2K0)
Edna Lewis grew up on a Virginia farm where she developed a deep appreciation for the rhythm of nature, the beauty in growing things, and the warmth in sharing a home cooked meal. Edna’s early life and passion led to a career as a professional chef known for preserving cooking traditions. Several recipes are included in this handsome, lively book.
Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis
![The Voice That Challenged a Nation](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618159762.jpg?itok=o3mOy2IP)
A Newbery Honor book that accounts the life and musical career of the great African American vocalist, Marion Anderson, in the context of the history of civil rights in the United States.
The Voice That Challenged a Nation
![The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0805077065.jpg?itok=1K0sCuX3)
Written in verse, this is a Pura Belpré Award-winning portrait of Juan Francisco Manzano, the poet who was born a slave in Cuba in 1797. Margarita Engle explores Manzano’s poetic interpretations of his world and what freedom really means in a slave society.
The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano
![Bemelmans: The Life & Art of Madeline's Creator](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/067088460X.jpg?itok=tkCzdDpD)
Take a journey through the life of Renaissance man Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the beloved Madeline series and accomplished painter. This book was written by his grandson, John Bemelmans Marciano, who has since continued the legacy of Madeline.
Bemelmans: The Life & Art of Madeline’s Creator
![Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670011320.jpg?itok=J3Pp_g7i)
Tom Moran dreamed of seeing the western United States, painting places that were unknown to most. He was allowed to join a team of geologists heading to “the Yellowstone,” the year before it became a national park. Read about what early explorers saw and how they recorded it in picture book biography.
Yellowstone Moran: Painting the American West
![When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0802796869.jpg?itok=1U1wq8Ms)
Stunning photographs combine with a clear text to show how early use of Yellowstone, changed it completely. The elimination of a predator altered wildlife and vegetation and had other unforeseen consequences until the process started to be reversed in the 20th century. “Returning the wolf is helping to make Yellowstone whole again.”
When the Wolves Returned: Restoring Nature’s Balance in Yellowstone
![Susanna of the Alamo: A True Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152005951.jpg?itok=ZrOazlIq)
Many people have heard of Davy Crockett and the Alamo. But this story is based on a real but little known woman named Susanna Dickinson who survived the battle at the Alamo in San Antonio. This dramatic, illustrated story is told to engage young listeners (or readers) and bring history to life.
Susanna of the Alamo: A True Story
![Shhh! We're Writing the Constitution](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698116240_0.jpg?itok=-2xsjhGc)
Long ago in 1787, a group of men known as the Founding Fathers of the United States met in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. (It’s now a national park.) There they discussed, argued, and finally agreed upon a document that still in use today — the U.S. Constitution. Their story is told with verve and humor in this playful book.
Shhh! We’re Writing the Constitution
![Mule Train Mail](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580891888.jpg?itok=PmYsGACE)
The Grand Canyon is a national park established in the early 20th century. At the bottom of the canyon is the remote village of Supai, accessible only by helicopter, horse, or mule. Join Anthony the Postman as he delivers the mail to his hometown on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, leading a mule train down the steep, striking canyon.
Mule Train Mail
![Everglades](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064461947.jpg?itok=GHM481Me)
As an Indian storyteller guides a boat of children down the sea of grass, he reveals the story of the landscape’s formation of what was to become a subtropical national park home to many unique animals. This carefully crafted and handsomely illustrated cautionary tale urges conservation, as the future of the Everglades depends on it.
Everglades
![One Small Step: Celebrating the First Men on the Moon](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1596434910.jpg?itok=oFaVkxB9)
Made to look like a scrapbook, this history of man’s interest in space flight, the space race, and the first lunar landing will appeal to sophisticated readers. This detailed presentation requires multiple examinations.
One Small Step: Celebrating the First Men on the Moon
![One Giant Leap](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399238832.jpg?itok=uzJGtfyW)
Poetic language and striking illustrations evoke the drama of the first lunar landing. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s first impressions are captured with awe and may well inspire young scientists.
One Giant Leap
![Lucky 13: Survival in Space](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590785576.jpg?itok=yl4gVylS)
Apollo 13 attempted to repeat Apollo 11’s successful Moon landing. An explosion, however, changed the mission to just get the astronauts home safely. Dual texts and dramatic illustrations tell the remarkable story and extend the information presented.
Lucky 13: Survival in Space
![Look to the Stars](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399247211.jpg?itok=p3R6ZvLT)
Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin takes the reader on a journey through centuries of air and space aviation, from Isaac Newton to exploring Mars to futuristic space tours. Fascinating details and a timeline are embedded throughout.