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2018., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: JNF007070 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The third installment of the Making of America series, Abraham Lincoln, tells of one of our most beloved presidents. Born in a cabin deep in the backwoods of Kentucky, growing up in a family considered "the poorest of the poor," Lincoln rose to become the sixteenth president of the United States. As president, he guided the United States through the Civil War, helped end slavery in America, and strengthened the federal government. Unlike other biographies, the Making of America series goes beyond individual narratives linking influential figures to create an overarching story of America's growth. The first three books in the series, read together, tell the story of American constitutional history from the founding of the nation through the end of the Civil War. The stories can also be read on their own and are the perfect way to get young readers excited about American history. The book includes selections of Lincoln's writing, a bibliography, and an index."--
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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAM Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries. Related subjects and concepts discussed in the book include: <U>Law and Legal Concepts</U> Due process Bill of Rights Freedom of Speech and the Press Originalism / nonoriginalism (theories of Constitutional interpretation) <U>Government</U> Checks and Balances Democracy Electoral College Republic <U>Financial Concepts</U> Capitalism Credit Inflation Interest Mercantilism Securities: Stocks and Bonds Tariffs Taxes <U>Miscellaneous</U> Demagogues Dueling Pastoralism"--
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2017., Juvenile, Abrams Books for Young Readers Call No: B HAMILTON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. In contrast, he envisioned something different: along with agriculture and small towns, he imagined a multiracial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. A poor immigrant, Hamilton believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for newcomers. His vision put him at odds with Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and others; they envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states controlled their own destiny, and the federal government remained small and weak. Hamilton died in a duel, defending his ideas and his honor. Because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream--a poor immigrant who made good in America"--
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2014., Pre-adolescent, Little, Brown and Co. Call No: JNF007100 Edition: Large print ed., 1s Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a young readers adaptation of the life and professional baseball career of Mariano Rivera, who played nineteen seasons in the major leagues.
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[2021]., Juvenile, Crown Books for Young Readers Call No: B Balfe Edition: First American edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Provides an illustrated journal that combines personal stories from the author about growing up with autism, and information about what autism is, how to navigate a "normal" world, and how to celebrate being an autistic individual.
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2015, Primary, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: 687 .4 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "This picture book biography of Chester Greenwood explores the invention of the earmuffs and the patenting process"--Provided by publisher.
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By Demi2014, Pre-adolescent, Henry Holt and Co Call No: JNF007020 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from ... author and artist Demi, ... portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting effects of her career"--Provided by publisher.
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2014., Juvenile, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Call No: JNF025190 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: " A stirring picture book biography about a forgotten hero of the American Revolution who rose to the occasion and served his country, not with muskets or canons, but with gingerbread!"--
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[2022]., Pre-adolescent, Chicago Review Press Call No: BIOGRAPHY NF LYS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Young crime reporter Hilde Lysiak shares, for the first time, how she started her own newspaper, the Orange Street News, and how she was able to not only survive the ups and downs of her youth but emerge from it all with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence"--Provided by publisher.
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2015., Juvenile, HarperCollins Call No: JNF007000 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "This is LIFE, people! You've got air coming through your nose! You've got a heartbeat! 'That means it's time to do something!' announces Kid President in his book, Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. From YouTube sensation (75 million views and counting!) to Hub Network summer series star, Kid President--ten-year-old Robby Novak--and his videos have inspired millions to dance more, to celebrate life, and to throw spontaneous parades.In his Guide to Being Awesome, Kid President pulls together lists of awesome ideas to help the world, awesome interviews with his awesome celebrity friends (he has interviewed BeyonceÃ!), and a step-by-step guide to make pretty much everything a little bit awesomer. Grab a corn dog and settle in to your favorite comfy chair. Pretend it's your birthday! (In fact, treat everyone like it's THEIR birthday!) Kid President is here with a 240-page, full-color Guide to Being Awesome that'll spread love and inspire the world"--
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2013., Adolescent, Harcourt Call No: Historical Fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: In free verse, evokes the voice of Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, a book-loving writer, feminist, and abolitionist who courageously fought injustice in nineteenth-century Cuba. Includes historical notes, excerpts from her writings, biographical information, and source notes.
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-- List of things that did not kill me2015., Farrar Straus Giroux Call No: MEMOIR Edition: 1st ed., 2015. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In his memoir, Jason Kovacs tells the story of growing up with an abusive father, who contracted HIV and ultimately died of AIDS when Jason was a teenager"--Provided by publisher.
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[2015], Primary, Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books Call No: JNF038100 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Recounts the 1918-1919 winter spent on Alaska's Fox Island from the point of view of 9-year-old Rocky, son of the painter Rockwell Kent II"--Provided by publisher.
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[2014]., Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC Call No: MEMOIR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a memoir of a one year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.
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[2014]., Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC Call No: Relationships Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a memoir of a one year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.
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2014, Adolescent, Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC Call No: JNF007030 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a memoir of a one year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.
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[2014], Adolescent, Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC Call No: JNF007030 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Presents a memoir of a one year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell.
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[2017]., Adolescent, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Call No: MEMOIR NF KNI Edition: Young readers ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Phil Knight opens up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of Nike"--
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[2014]., Pre-adolescent, Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning Call No: 921 DISNEY She Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Eye on art.Summary Note: A biography of Walt Disney focusing on his work as an animator and artist.
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[2016]., Juvenile, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House Call No: JNF007020 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in"--
