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How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child
Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta
Sandra Uwiringiyimana recounts her harrowing journey surviving a massacre in the Congo to starting over in America as an
Ages 12–18
Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds: The Story of a Food Web
Victoria Crenson
Watercolor paintings illustrate the vital connection between horseshoe crabs and the shorebirds that depend on them duri
Ages 5–10
Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia
Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin
Child jockeys race half-wild horses across the vast Mongolian steppes during the Naadam festival, a tradition as daring
Ages 6–10
Honky-Tonk Heroes and Hillbilly Angels: The Pioneers of Country and Western Music
Holly George-Warren
The Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and Roy Acuff come to life in these illustrated biographies of the legends who built cou
Ages 8–12
Hive for the Honeybee, A
Soinbhe Lally
Inside the walls of a busy hive, worker bees and drones grapple with their individual fates and the complex social order
Ages 12–18
The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe
Loree Griffin Burns
Honey bees are vanishing from their hives without a trace. Join real-life scientists as they hunt for clues to solve thi
Ages 10–14
Hijo del sol: Una leyenda cubana (Child of the Sun: A Cuban Legend)
Sandra Arnold
Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this vibrant Cuban legend that explains why the world occasionally goes
Ages 5–9
Hidden on the Mountain: Stories of Children Sheltered from the Nazis in Le Chambon
Deborah Duraland DeSaix, Karen Gray Ruelle
Jewish survivors share their memories of being hidden and protected by the heroic residents of a mountain region in Fran
Ages 10–14
The Hero and the Minotaur: The Fantastic Adventures of Theseus
Robert Byrd
Theseus faces heroic trials and legendary figures on his way to the labyrinth for a final, dangerous encounter with the
Ages 8–12
Web of Life #1
Here Is the Arctic Winter
Madeline Dunphy
Rhythmic text and icy paintings reveal how polar bears and snowy owls thrive within the deep shadows of the frozen north
Ages 5–9
Web of Life #6
Here Is the African Savanna
Madeline Dunphy
Rhythmic, cumulative verse and detailed acrylic paintings reveal how every plant and animal plays a vital role in the de
Ages 5–9
Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian
Kathryn Lasky
Maid Marian uses her skills as a master falconer and her bond with birds to help Robin Hood fight for justice in twelfth
Ages 12–16
Harvest Days: Giving Thanks Around the World
Kate DePalma
Travel across continents through rhythmic verse and lush art to experience the ancient and diverse ways different cultur
Ages 4–9
Haru, Zombie Dog Hero
Ellen Oh
When a boy's inseparable best friend is kidnapped after a false accusation, he must embark on a high-stakes mission to s
Ages 8–12
Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me
Richard Michelson
Step into a Harlem shoe-shine shop and onto the dance floor of the Savoy Ballroom as a young boy hears the rhythmic hist
Ages 6–10
Half Spoon of Rice: A Survival Story of the Cambodian Genocide
Icy Smith
A young boy endures the hardships of a labor camp and the loss of his home during the Cambodian genocide before finally
Ages 9–12
Guys Read #1
Guys Write for Guys Read
Jon Scieszka
For boys who think books are boring, this collection of funny and honest childhood memories from famous authors proves t
Ages 10–14
Countdown to Space
Gus Grissom: A Space Biography
Carmen Bredeson
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Gus Grissom's daring space flights and ultimate sacrifice helped the worl
Ages 9–13
Guinea Pig Scientists: Bold Self-Experimenters in Science and Medicine
Leslie A. Dendy, Mel Boring
Ten brave researchers risked their own health to test medical breakthroughs, proving the incredible lengths people go to
Ages 10–14
Growing Up Native American
Patricia Riley
Spanning two centuries of history, these memoirs and stories offer a profound look at the diverse lives and resilience o
Ages 12–18
Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Twenty-nine writers share stories of family, angst, and love, exploring what it means to grow up Filipino both at home a
Ages 12–18
The Groundbreaking, Chance-Taking Life of George Washington Carver
Cheryl Harness
Born into slavery, George Washington Carver overcame immense prejudice to become a world-renowned scientist, teacher, an
Ages 8–12
Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands, The
Louise Borden
In occupied Holland, ten-year-old Piet must use his skating skills to guide two children across frozen canals to safety
Ages 7–10
Great Number Rumble: A Story of Math in Surprising Places, The
Cora Lee, Gillian O'Reilly
When math is banned from the classroom, Sam takes on the director of education to show how geometry and ratios are hidde
Ages 9–13
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