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Across America on an Emigrant Train
Jim Murphy
Join Robert Louis Stevenson on his 1879 train journey across America, exploring the challenges and triumphs of building
Ages 4–11
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
James Cross Giblin
A compelling dual biography of Edwin Booth, a renowned Shakespearean actor, and his younger brother, John Wilkes Booth,
Ages 12–18
Autumn An Alphabet Acrostic
Steven Schnur
This lyrical poetry collection celebrates the autumn season, its animals, and harvested foods. Each poem forms an acrost
Ages 4–11
Flora's Very Windy Day
Jeanne Birdsall
Flora's annoying little brother, Crispin, gets swept away by a powerful wind. Flora must decide whether to rescue him or
Ages 4–11
Plants on the Trail with Lewis and Clark
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Join Lewis and Clark on their epic expedition across the American West, exploring the diverse plants they cataloged, the
Ages 7–11
The Day Before Christmas
Eve Bunting
Seven-year-old Allie goes with her grandfather to see "The Nutcracker" on Christmas Eve. They share loving memories of h
Ages 4–11
The Taxing Case of the Cows: A True Story about Suffrage
Iris Van Rynbach, Pegi Deitz Shea
Meet Abby and Julia Smith, two determined sisters who fought for women's right to vote by protesting unfair taxes. When
Ages 4–11
Roots and Blues: A Celebration
Arnold Adoff
Explore the rich history of blues music through evocative poetry, tracing its origins from the sounds of the earth and t
Ages 4–11
Sunshine Home
Eve Bunting
When Tim visits his grandmother in a nursing home, everyone pretends to be happy, but Tim helps them open up about their
Ages 4–11
A Long Way Home
Nancy Price Graff
After a move to rural Vermont, twelve-year-old Riley grapples with complex ideas of war and heroism. He meets a Vietnam
Ages 4–11
Make Noise, Make Merry The Story and Meaning of Purim
Miriam Chaikin
This engaging chapter book retells the biblical tale of Queen Esther and Mordecai, who saved the Persian Jews from Haman
Ages 4–11
How a Shirt Grew in the Field
Konstantin Ushinsky
Join Vasya, a curious Russian boy, as he observes the seasons change and flax grow, eventually becoming the fabric for h
Ages 4–11
Spring An Alphabet Acrostic
Steven Schnur
This lyrical book celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of spring using an alphabet acrostic format. Each page featu
Ages 4–11
Welcome Aboard!: Traveling on an Ocean Liner
Barbara A. Huff
Discover the wonders of a five-day Atlantic crossing on the Queen Elizabeth 2, from daily life on board to the rich hist
Ages 4–11
A Single Shard
Linda Sue Park
In 12th-century Korea, orphan Tree-ear dreams of becoming a master potter. His quest to deliver a delicate celadon vase
Ages 8–12
The Lump in the Middle
Carole S. Adler
As the "lump in the middle" between her "perfect" older sister and "cute" younger sister, Kelsey feels out of place in h
Ages 4–11
The Town of Turtle
Michelle Cuevas
Turtle lives alone in his shell, but his heart longs for connection. This heartwarming tale follows his journey to overc
Ages 4–11
Acquainted With the Night
Sollace Hotze
Seventeen-year-old Molly spends a summer on a Maine island, helping her older cousin grapple with his father's suicide a
Ages 10–14
Wild Willie Mystery #1
Alien Brain Fryout: A Wild Willie Mystery
Barbara M. Joosse
When a neighborhood bully starts acting strangely, Willie, Lucy, and Kyle suspect aliens are involved. But a talking par
Ages 4–11
Moe McTooth #1
Moe McTooth An Alley Cat's Tale
Eileen Spinelli
Moe McTooth, a street-smart alley cat, finds comfort in an apartment during winter. But as spring arrives, he faces a he
Ages 4–8
Brightly Burning
Alexa Donne
Seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley longs for escape from her isolated spaceship home, but when she takes a governess posi
Ages 11–14
Social Smarts Manners for Today's Kids
Elizabeth James, Carol Barkin
Through a Q&A format, two eighth graders write to an etiquette columnist, K. T. Answers, seeking advice on various socia
Ages 4–11
Keeper of the Universe
Louise Lawrence
Christopher, a 17-year-old from Earth, is thrust into a cosmic conflict when he's kidnapped by a renegade Galactic Contr
Ages 4–11
I Got It!
David Wiesner
David Wiesner masterfully captures the suspense and triumph of a pivotal baseball moment through breathtaking, near-word
Ages 4–11
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