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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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[2016], Primary, National Geographic Call No: 355.1 20973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "When someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including--and sometimes especially--the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service... An afterword looks further at the meaning of bravery and offers resources for helping kids deal with transition, deployment, and separation"--Provided by publisher.
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2021., Juvenile, Greenwillow Books Call No: 811.54 Nye Edition: First paperback edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Collection of eighty-four poems by the author that explore stories of discarded rubbish, ignored persons, and trashy talk.
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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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2018., Pre-adolescent, Little, Brown and Co. Call No: HISTORY NF FAV Edition: 1st ed.: April 2018. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Photographs, primary source documents, and firsthand accounts describe the history of the Great Depression during the 1930s, focusing on what was happening in the United States.
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2018., Pre-adolescent, Little, Brown and Co. Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY FIC FAV Edition: 1st ed.: April 2018. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Photographs, primary source documents, and firsthand accounts describe the history of the Great Depression during the 1930s, focusing on what was happening in the United States.
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By Say, Allen2011., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: JNF038110 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
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By Say, Allen2011., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: Biography SAY Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
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By Say, Allen2011., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: JNF038110 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
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By Say, Allen2011, Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Press Call No: JNF038110 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.
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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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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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[2018]., Juvenile, Essential Library Call No: 305.23 Har Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Explores issues pertaining to being a female in America today, such as biases, double standards, self-esteem, gender-based violence, and discrimination. Includes color photographs, discussion questions, a glossary, sidebars, and further resources.
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[2014]., Juvenile, Scholastic Inc. Call No: F Tar (SER) Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"--
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-- Five epic disasters[2014]., Scholastic Inc Call No: 363.34092 53 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: I survived : true storiesSummary Note: "From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"--
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[2019]., Juvenile, Beacon Press Call No: 970 Men Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Chronicles the centuries of persecution faced by indigenous peoples of the United States at the hands of the American government through settler colonialism, genocidal programs, corrupt policy-making, and land seizure. Discusses how this persecution formed the national identity of the United States. Includes archival images, recommendations for further reading, original maps, and discussion topics.
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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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[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.