In the 1930s, black singer Marian Anderson was not allowed to perform at Constitution Hall. But with help from Eleanor Roosevelt, Anderson staged an amazing concert at the Lincoln Memorial and became an activist for civil rights.
Juvenile literature
- Author:Freedman, RussellSummary:
- Author:Richardson, Jael EaleySummary:
Describes the childhood of Chuck Ealey, who dreamed of becoming a football quarterback despite the prejudices he faced as an African American.
- Author:Rebus, AnnaSummary:
Provides information on the Sioux Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Jurmain, SuzanneSummary:
Tells the story of the doctors and researchers who worked to track down the cause of yellow fever and find a way to eliminate the disease.
- Author:Webster, ChristineSummary:
Provides information on the Salish Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Wolfe, Margie, Bat-Zvi, PninaSummary:
A true story about two brave sisters whose promise to "always, stay together" helped them survive Auschwitz. The night that Rachel and Toby's parents are taken away by the Nazis, they give their young daughters three gold coins with the...
- Author:Clements, GillianSummary:
History of the buildings that have shaped the world in which we live, ranging from Stonehenge and the Step Pyramid to the high-rises that dominate our city skylines today.
- Author:Dingle, AdrianSummary:
"The Periodic Table" introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before.
- Author:McCaughrean, GeraldineSummary:
A collection of sixteen Greek myths, retold for children. The collection includes Jason, Theseus and Odysseus, of Icarus who flies too close to the sun, and King Midas whose magic touch turns everything to gold.
- Author:Lomberg, MichelleSummary:
Provides information on the Ojibwa Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Jackson, Ellen B.Summary:
Follows Dr. Alex Fillippenko and his High-Z Supernova Search Team as they use the Keck telescope in Hawaii to look for supernovae, find black holes, and study the effects of dark energy.
- Author:Debnam, BettySummary:
Appearing in more than 500 newspapers weekly, The Mini Page is loved by children, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn a little more while having a lot of fun. The Mini Page Guide to the Constitution will teach readers...
- Author:Webster, ChristineSummary:
Provides information on the Mi'kmaq Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Howse, JenniferSummary:
Provides information on the Métis with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Banting, ErinnSummary:
Provides information on the Ktunaxa Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Kipling, RudyardSummary:
The adventures of Mowgli, man-child, reared by the jungle wolf packs and educated by wild animals. Includes other classic jungle stories by Kipling.
- Author:Banting, ErinnSummary:
Provides information on the Inuit with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:Webster, ChristineSummary:
Provides information on the Huron Indians with a focus on their homes, communities, clothing, food, religion, and more.
- Author:JORDAN, SherrylSummary:
In England in 1356, a peasant lad and a young Chinese woman travel to St. Alfric's Cove and the lair of the last fire-breathing dragon. An ancient herb woman has armed them with practical lore and a large supply of gunpowder to...
- Author:Bacon, RonSummary:
The marae needed a house, so the oldest tohunga went out to the forest and the shore to find inspiration for the carvings. A description of Maori carvings for younger children.