![Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061455156.jpg?itok=EWO9tMkR)
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, changed his world “seed by seed, deed by deed” as this handsome book encourages readers to do. Children are encouraged to celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s anniversary every autumn by planting seeds literally and figuratively.
Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John “Appleseed” Chapman
![Land of Milk and Honey](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060253835.jpg?itok=ymXT9I_h)
The author recounts her family’s move by train from Oklahoma to California, the “land of milk and honey.” Evocative language and luxurious illustration create a warm recollection from a child’s perspective.
Land of Milk and Honey
![I Have a Dream](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375858873.jpg?itok=w9CphGl-)
Perhaps one of the best known speeches of the 20th century, Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” has been combined with lush paintings in a large format for a new generation. Included in this stunning book is a CD of Dr. King’s original speech.
I Have a Dream
![Where the Flame Trees Bloom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416968407.jpg?itok=SoVx_8tU)
“Telling of her childhood in Cuba, Ada begins with an introduction to her homeland followed by 11 episodes about her family and her community. One story tells of her grandfather Modesto’s courage and loyalty in the face of the death of his beloved wife and the simultaneous collapse of the Cuban economy. Another tells of her great-grandmother Mina, who continued to make rag dolls for the village children even after she had lost her sight. And a third tale tells of a Japanese street vendor who sold ice cream for a living, but gave generous samples to children who could not afford to pay.” — School Library Journal
Where the Flame Trees Bloom
![All for the Better: A Story of El Barrio](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811480607_0.jpg?itok=QGi7GbRE)
A biography of Evelina Antonetty, a Puerto Rican immigrant who helped people in Spanish Harlem during the Depression. During the dark days of the Great Depression, eleven-year-old Evelina Lopez leaves Puerto Rico to live with an aunt in New York City. Evelina learns that one person can make a difference as she adjusts to life in her new home.
All for the Better: A Story of El Barrio
![Ain't Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/142630000X.jpg?itok=oFPhz4Vt)
The search for the man who beat a steam engine unfolds in words and pictures. The mystery in history is sure to intrigue readers.
Ain’t Nothing but a Man: My Quest to Find the Real John Henry
![Mrs. Harkness and the Panda](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375844481.jpg?itok=tHxcC6C4)
Ruth Harkness continued her husband’s work after his death. She traveled alone to China alone, unusual for a woman in the 1930s. She found an abandoned panda cub, brought it back to the United States to begin “panda-monium.” Handsome illustrations evoke the period and places of Mrs. Harkness’ travel. An author’s note provides more information.
Mrs. Harkness and the Panda
![Magritte's Marvelous Hat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547558643_0.jpg?itok=FwNqTfLV)
Meet Magritte who “One bright day in the dark of the night,” saw a “marvelous hat” that became his inspiration and friend. Johnson’s illustrations are inspired by the 20th century surrealist painter Rene Magritte (though here the artist is a canine). This visually sophisticated book introduces young artists to a unique master.
Magritte’s Marvelous Hat
![Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0152061452.jpg?itok=qwDQuPbG)
Early miners’ pants couldn’t hold up as they dug for gold when the California gold rush started — until a man named Levi Strauss headed west with a “DANG!” good idea! This tall tale version of how Levis (jeans) came into existence is told with verve and humor in both textured illustration and lighthearted text, ideal for reading aloud. It fills in what little is known about the real man.
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea: A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants
![Leopard and Silkie: One Boy's Quest to Save the Seal Pups](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/080509167X.jpg?itok=ZiOw1kfB)
Join Miles, a young Seal Sitter at the Salish Sea (aka Puget Sound) in Seattle, Washington, as he works to help Leopard until his mother returns from finding food. How the baby seal named Leopard grows with a bit of help (but no interference) from humans is revealed in full-color photographs and crisp text. An author’s note provides additional information.
Leopard and Silkie: One Boy’s Quest to Save the Seal Pups
![Heroes of the Surf](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0670063126.jpg?itok=_osSGipA)
En route to New York City from South America in 1882, the Pliny runs aground in rough water. In a riveting imagined first person account, Anthony’s voice brings to life the rescue of passengers from a British ship, with evocative descriptions. Dramatic illustrations enhance the detail. An afterword provides additional historical detail.
Heroes of the Surf
![Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547385579.jpg?itok=vjz-EI_T)
..[B]ack in the 1920s and ’30s, twelve of sixteen Acerra children played baseball (the girls back then didn’t play sports). This upbeat look at one close-knit, longtime baseball-playing family is jauntily illustrated. An author’s note reveals her inspiration and an update on the Acerras (including their induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame).
Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
![Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375869441.jpg?itok=XSuMfCHU)
She wore a size 12 shoe, was a spy during World War II, and her name became synonymous with classic French cooking. An informal, engaging, and surprisingly comprehensive biography of Julia Child is presented though a format that is reminiscent of both a scrapbook and a comic book. The result is sure to engross sophisticated young foodies again and again.
Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child
![Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374305161.jpg?itok=frbQGTVM)
Even as a child, Barnum Brown started collecting fossils. This boy from Carbondale, Kansas, grew up to be one of the 20th century’s premier dinosaur hunters. He provided the American Museum of Natural History in NYC with its first tyrannosaurus Rex and more. Illustrations add wit to the informal telling; an author’s note rounds out the presentation.
Barnum’s Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World
![Those Rebels, John and Tom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545222680.jpg?itok=J1_a7NxS)
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different in everything from appearance to what they liked to do. But they agreed on one thing: King George of England was a tyrant! This lighter look at American history is factual and informative and may be just the introduction to Independence Day as well as two of its key figures.
Those Rebels, John and Tom
![Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1600604110.jpg?itok=kx6m0lSA)
William Hoy wasn’t born deaf but lost it as a boy growing up in rural Ohio. In spite of his hearing loss, Hoy went on to become a remarkable major league baseball player at the end of the 19th century. His little known story is sure to inspire contemporary readers who will meet him in this handsome, detailed picture book biography.
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy
![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
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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
![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.