Barnett, Mac

Santa returns home to the North Pole Christmas morning and, thanks to his loyal elves, gets to experience the magic of Christmas for the first time with a perfect tree, treats and presents. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Thomas, Kiah

Grumpy Wolf wants jellybeans, and it seems that the only way he can get some is to win the local Best Pet Competition, but first he has to find a pet who will cooperate

Briseäno, Stephen

Grandma is busy before the first Christmas light is strung, making thousands of tamales to sell so she can buy gifts, in a heartwarming tale based on a true story about a grandmother's generosity and the irresistible magic of tamales. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Cooper, Karen Coody

"Cherokee women wielded significant power, and history demonstrates that in what is now America, indigenous women often bore the greater workload, both inside and outside the home. During the French and Indian War, Cherokee women resisted a chief's authority, owned family households, were skilled artisans, produced plentiful crops, mastered trade negotiations, and prepared chiefs' feasts. Cherokee culture was lost when the Cherokee Nation began imitating the American form of governance to gain political favor, and white colonists reduced indigenous women's power. This book recounts long-standing Cherokee traditions and their rich histories. It demonstrates Cherokee and indigenous women as independent and strong individuals through feminist and historicalperspectives. Readers will find that these women were far ahead of their time and held their own in many remarkable ways"

Beard, Mary

A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history, including women, slaves and criminals. 5 maps

Bauer, Susan Wise

"Chronicles the period between the 4th and 12th centuries, when rulers in Europe, the Mideast and Asia turned to religious reasons to justify political and military action, a time that included the development of Islam, the crowning of Charlemagne and the rise of the T'ang Dynasty. By the author of The History of the Ancient World."

Jones, Dan

This biography explores the dramatic life and leadership of Henry V, England's greatest medieval king, detailing how he overcame immense challenges to unite his kingdom, revive its justice system and maritime dominance and achieve military triumphs. Illustrations.

Shattuck, Jessica

Spanning multiple generations and nearly 80 years, this emotional tour de force follows one American family, during the radical movement of the 1968 against Big Oil, as they are forced to reckon with the consequences of the resources that built their fortune and fueled their greatest tragedy.