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Erno Rubik and his magic cube
by Kerry Aradhya
"Published to coincide with its 50th anniversary, this first-ever picture biography of the creator of the Rubik's Cube reveals how, in his quest to help his students understand 3D objects and how they move, he unexpectedly invented the most popular puzzle in history. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Muhammad Najem, war reporter : how one boy put the spotlight on Syria
by Muhammad Najem
Reporting on the war in Syria using social media, 15-year-old Muhammad Najem, whose father was killed in a bombing while praying, reveals what families like his were enduring, documenting the humanity of the Syrian people and making the world take notice. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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The complete story of Sadako Sasaki and the thousand cranes / : And the Thousand Paper Cranes
by Sue DiCicco
"In this book, author Sue DiCicco and Sadako's older brother Masahiro tell her complete story in English for the first time--how Sadako's courage throughout her illness inspired family and friends, and how she became a symbol of all people, especially children, who suffer from the impact of war. Her life and her death carry a message: we must have a wholehearted desire for peace and be willing to work together to achieve it"
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The tower of life : how Yaffa Eliach rebuilt her town in stories and photographs
by Chana Stiefel
"After Nazi soldiers invaded her Polish town, erasing nearly 3,500 Jewish souls, Yaffa made it her life's mission to recover thousands of her town's photographs from around the world, building her amazing TOWER OF LIFE, a permanent exhibit in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Tegan and Sara : junior high
by Tegan Quin
In this graphic coming-of-age memoir, indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara share their junior high experiences of growing apart as they make different friends and take separate paths to understanding their queerness. 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Taylor Swift / : A Little Golden Book Biography
by Wendy Loggia
"This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children as well as their Swiftie parents!"
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Strong
by Rob Kearney
"An inspirational picture book memoir that follows Rob Kearney's journey to becoming the first openly gay strongman competitor, proud to wear rainbow colors"
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Autumn Peltier, water warrior
by Carole Lindstrom
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water-keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn Peltier"
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This boy : the early lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney
by Ilene Cooper
"Meant for younger readers, This Boy is a gripping biography of two musical legends. Beginning with their births during World War II England and ending with their famous performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this book is action packed from beginning to end. Whether you are a lifelong Beatles fan or new to their music, this book is an excellent source of Beatles lore that is relatively unknown"
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My little golden book about Dolly Parton
by Deborah Hopkinson
Introduces the life and career of country star Dolly Parton, from her girlhood in Tennessee and her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of thirteen to her marriage, her success as a singer and actress, and her theme park in the Smoky Mountains
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Piece by piece : Ernestine's gift for President Roosevelt
by Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Tells the inspiring true story of Mexican American teen Ernestine Guerrero, who, to personally thank President Roosevelt for the government food aid granted during the Great Depression, built a clock case that remains on display in the Roosevelt Presidential Library to this day. Illustrations.
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The talk
by Darrin Bell
"This graphic memoir by a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning offers a deeply personal meditation on the "the talk" parents must have with Black children about racism and the brutality that often accompanies it, a ritual attempt to keepkids safe and prepare them for a world that--to paraphrase Toni Morrison--does not love them. Darrin Bell was six years old when his mother told him he couldn't play with a white friend's realistic water gun. "She told me I'm a lot more likely to be shotby police than my friend was if they saw me with it, because police tend to think little Black boys--even light-skinned ones--are older than they really are, and less innocent than they really are." Bell examines how "the talk" has shaped nearly every moment of his life into adulthood and fatherhood. Through evocative original illustrations, The Talk is a meditation on this coming-of-age--as Bell becomes painfully aware of being regarded as dangerous by white teachers, neighbors, and strangers, and thus of his mortality. Drawing attention to the brutal murders of African Americans like Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner, and showcasing his award-winning cartoons along the way, Bell takes us up to the very moment of reckoning when people took to the streets protesting the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and when he must have "the talk" with a six-year-old son of his own"
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There was a party for Langston
by Jason Reynolds
"This finger-snapping, toe-tapping ode to the Word King and literary genius Langston Hughes invites readers to a heckuva party at the Schomberg Library where Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and others arrive to recite poems at their hero's feet. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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Ellen takes flight : the life of astronaut Ellen Ochoa
by Doreen Rappaport
Introduces young readers to astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to reach outer space, chronicling her extraordinary career and numerous distinctions and awards as she reached for the stars. Illustrations.
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The secret pocket
by Peggy Janicki
In this nonfiction story of survival and resilience in the face of genocide and cruelty, Mary and the other Indigenous girls at a Canadian residential home sew secret pockets in their clothes to hide food, giving themselves a future, stitch by stitch. 8,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Small room, big dreams : the journey of Juliâan and Joaquin Castro
by Monica Brown
"The story of political powerhouse twins Juliâan and Joaquâin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juliâan and Joaquâin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local government. The strong women in their family inspired the twins to get involved in politics. Juliâan and Joaquâin have been working at the local, state, and national level--as a former presidential candidate, mayor and member of President Obama's Cabinet, and a U.S. Congressman, respectively--to make the country a better place for everyone"
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Pocahontas
by Abby Badach Doyle
"Readers may already know the name Pocahontas before they dive into her story in this book. Though she only lived to be around 22 years old, her association with colonial America and the New World has cemented her status as a Native American legend. However, much of what has been depicted in books and movies isn't accurate. This book strives to bring readers the real story of Pocahontas's life as well as the historical context of the time in which she lived. A concluding timeline aids readers' comprehension while historical images and artwork show Pocahontas in a realistic way"
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Mary's idea
by Christopher Raschka
Part biography, part celebration of imagination and the creative process, this picture book pays tribute to the renowned American jazz pianist and composer who is often overlooked in the canon of American music because of her gender and skin color. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The first woman Cherokee Chief : Wilma Pearl Mankiller
by Patricia Morris Buckley
"This inspiring true story of the first woman Cherokee chief whose image will appear on a 2022 US quarter shows how she used the concept of gaduji, of everyone helping each other, to make the Cherokee Nation strong. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. "
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Lucille Ball had no eyebrows?
by Dan Gutman
"From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn't know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about thebeloved actress, from her impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humor"
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A storm of horses : the story of artist Rosa Bonheur
by Ruth Sanderson
"An inspiring picture book about Rosa Bonheur, the most famous and best-selling painter of her century In a stunning ode to underrepresented women everywhere, award-winning illustrator Ruth Sanderson tells the untold story of French artist Rosa Bonheur in this picture book biography. Rosa Bonheur was born in 1822 in France at a time when young women had limited options beyond being a wife and mother. But Rosa wouldn't stand for this. She wore pants, rode horses astride, and often broke society's rules. She wanted to be a famous painter just like her father. Female artists at the time were encouraged to paint domestic scenes of children and family, but Rosa was determined to capture the unbridled wild beauty of horses. Her masterpiece The Horse Fair was eight feet high and sixteen feet wide. Rosa went on to become the most celebrated artist of her time with paintings purchased by art collectors, museums, and galleries around the world. With the decline in popularity of realistic painting, Rosa's trailblazing story was almost forgotten. Revel at the bravery and fortitude of young Rosa as you take in Ruth Sanderson's immaculate rendition of her life and artistry"
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Cut! : how Lotte Reiniger and a pair of scissors revolutionized animation
by C. E. Winters
"A picture book biography about the remarkable and often overshadowed career of Lotte Reiniger, a moviemaking pioneer, who first used her talent for hand-cutting paper silhouettes in the 1920s to create stop-motion animated movies. She invented the multiplane camera to give her animations depth of field and, with a small team, designed and directed the oldest full-length animated film in existence. Lotte eventually created approximately sixty films for movies and television"
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The Van Buren Sisters VS. the Pants Police
by J. F. Fox
In this inspiring World War I-era true story, two daring sisters were determined to prove women would make excellent battlefield messengers, prompting them to drive their motorbikes across the country wearing pants, which in 1916, was a fashion offense. Illustrations.
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Maya's song
by Renâee Watson
"This breathtaking picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and how her work still resonates today. Illustrations. "
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The corgi and the Queen
by Caroline L. Perry
Introduces young readers to Queen Elizabeth II and her four-legged canine companion Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi full of love and tail wags, showing how this pair forged an unbreakable bond from princesshood to queendom
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All rise : the story of Ketanji Brown Jackson
by Carole Boston Weatherford
"Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is an inspiration and role model to children of all ages. Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford tells her story of perseverance, dignity, and honor in this uplifting picture book biography filled with colorful and dynamic illustrations from Ashley Evans"
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Dr. Mae Jemison : brave Rocketeer
by Heather Alexander
"Mae Jemison is the first African American woman to travel to space. She's also a medical doctor who once joined the Peace Corps. And a trained dancer, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Dr. Jemison's thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, including the secrets of NASA"
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A first time for everything
by Dan Santat
"In this feel-good coming-of-age memoir, the best-selling author and Caldecott Medalist shares his life-changing middle school trip to Europe during which he experiences a series of firsts, including first love. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. "
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Roberto Clemente
by Claudia Romo Edelman
"Meet Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente-once just a kid from Carolina, Puerto Rico, who loved to play baseball on the streets of his hometown with friends and family. As a right fielder, Roberto played eighteen seasons with Major League Baseball, but his life was tragically cut short when a plane he chartered to bring earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua crashed. The first Latin American player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Clemente paved the way for generations of Latinx athletes"
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A different kind of normal : my real-life completely true story about being unique
by Abigail Balfe
"The author-illustrator shares her journey of growing up autistic in a confusing normal world, all the while missing some Very Important information about herself, in this joyfully illustrated and completely unique book that provides Very Crucial information about autism. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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I am an American : the Wong Kim Ark story
by Martha Brockenbrough
This important picture book introduces young readers to the man who challenged the Supreme Court for his right to be an American citizen and won, confirming birthright citizenship for all Americans. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Finding my dance
by Ria Thundercloud
A professional Indigenous dancer, the author shares her dance journey, from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional, in this debut picture book filled with eye-catching illustrations that bring her graceful movements to life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg couldn't drive?
by Dan Gutman
Siblings Paige and Turner narrate this one-of-a-kind biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in which they have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about one of the most famous Supreme Court Justices in history. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Maya Lin
by Grace Lin
"This empowering biography of Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows how she overcame many obstacles to share her creations, which were always connected to surrounding landscapes and nature. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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Jane Goodall : world expert in chimpanzees
by Anita Ganeri
Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Beyonc©© : Queen of the spotlight
by Ebony Wilkins
Complemented by spot illustrations, diagrams and comic art, an introduction to the life and achievements of the pop superstar describes her early competitions, her achievements with Destinys Child, her Grammy Award wins and her iconic Super Bowl halftime show. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations. Index.
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Neil Armstrong : first man on the Moon
by Alex Woolf
Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
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Stephen Hawking : a life beyond limits
by Alex Woolf
A middle grade biography of world-changing physicist Stephen Hawking describes his childhood fascination with model airplanes, his revolutionary discoveries and his legacy as one of history’s greatest scientific minds. Simultaneous and eBook.
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Wilma Mankiller
by Traci Sorell
"Shows how Wilma Mankiller dedicated her life to helping Native Nations and their citizens reclaim their rights, becoming the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation??and lists ways readers can follow in her footsteps to make a difference. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations."
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