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In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling
of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He
borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back.
When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United
States. His name was Abraham Lincoln.
He loved books.
They changed his life.
he changed the world.
The Apgar Score is known the world over: a test given to babies to
determine their health moments after they are born. Less well-known
is the story of the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it.
Born at the turn of the twentieth century, Virginia “Ginny”
Apgar soared above what girls were expected to do—or not do. She
wasn’t quiet, she wore all sorts of outfits, she played the
sports she wanted to—and she pursued the career she chose,
graduating near the top of her class at Columbia University and
becoming only the second board-certified female anaesthesiologist
in the United States. The simple five-step test she
created—scribbled on the back of a piece of paper in answer to a
trainee’s question—became the standard and continues to impact
countless newborn babies’ lives today. Ginny adored science,
hated cooking, drove fast, made her own violins, earned a pilot’s
license and travelled the world. Here, Carrie Pearson’s jaunty
storytelling and Nancy Carpenter’s playful illustrations capture
the energy and independence of a woman who didn’t slow down for
anything—and changed newborn care forever.
Little Bear loves his little boat. But Little Bear begins to grow
and grow, until one day he doesn't fit in his little boat anymore
All children who experience growing pains will appreciate Little
Bear's predicament. And they will smile with satisfaction as the
solution to his problem unfolds in simple, lyrical words and
charming pictures from two award-winning picture-book creators.
Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed
London’s pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction
picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen
Victoria’s Bathing Machine. It’s the summer of 1858, and
London’s River Thames STINKS. What is creating this revolting
smell? The answer is gross: the river is full of poop. But the
smell isn’t the worst problem. Every few years, cholera breaks
out, and thousands of people die. Could there be a connection
between the foul water and the deadly disease? One engineer dreams
of making London a cleaner, healthier place. His name is Joseph
Bazalgette. His grand plan to create a new sewer system to clean
the river is an engineering marvel. And his sewers will save lives.
Nothing stinky about that. With tips for how to prevent pollution
today, this fascinating look at science, history, and what one
person can do to create change will impress and astound readers who
want to help make their planet a cleaner, happier place to live.
A beautiful picture book about family and love across distance.
Mona's grandmother, her Sitti, lives in a small Palestinian village
on the other side of the earth. Once, Mona went to visit her. The
couldn't speak each other's language, so they made up their own.
They learned about each other's worlds, and they discovered each
other's secrets. Then it was time for Mona to go back home, back to
the other side of the earth. But even though there were millions of
miles and millions of people between them, they remained true
neighbors forever.
Prince Albert comes up with a royally creative solution to Queen
Victoria's modesty concerns in this true story that reveals an
overlooked splash of history.
Poor Queen Victoria She loves to swim, but can't quite figure out
how to get to the water without her devoted subjects glimpsing her
swimming suit. (Because, of course, such a sight would compromise
her regal dignity.) Fortunately for the water-loving monarch, it's
Prince Albert to the rescue with an invention fit for a queen
This quirky tale about the longest reigning monarch in British
history is as fun as it is authentic, and the book includes a
picture of the actual bathing machine Prince Albert created.
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Picnic in October (Paperback)
Eve Bunting; Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
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In this powerful tribute to the true meaning of liberty, a boy
comes to understand why his grandmother insists that the family
travel to Ellis Island each year to celebrate the Statue of
Liberty's birthday. Full color.
A little girl learns about the Masai tribe at school and daydreams about what her life would have been like if she had been born a Masai. Comparing her life and theirs she learns that their dignity is something that she can also acquire and that she has her own spiritual and even physical kinship with them.
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Emma Dilemma (Hardcover)
Kristine O'Connell George; Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
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Emma is Jess's little sister . . . and her dilemma. How can one
small girl be sweet, funny, imaginative, playful, and affectionate
as well as a clinging vine, brat, tattletale, and nuisance-all at
the same time? Why is Jess supposed to be a good big sister while
Emma doesn't have to be a good little sister? The highlights and
low points of this sibling relationship are insightfully evoked in
short and simple poems, some funny, some touching, and all resonant
with emotional truth. Every child with a younger sibling will
recognize Jess's dilemma and the combination of ambivalence and
deep loyalty that is built into the sibling relationship. Nancy
Carpenter's graceful illustrations perceptively complement Kristine
O'Connell George's agile poems.
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles
the life of the first pioneer of children's books-John Newbery
himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained
lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with
entertaining stories, science and games. He believed that every
book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery-for whom
the prestigious Newbery Medal is named-became a celebrated author
and publisher, changing the world ofchildren's books forever. This
book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as
any young reader could wish.
Full of humor and spunk - just like Esther
""""I could do that," "says six-year-old Esther as she watches her
mother making tea. Start her own business at the age of nineteen?
Why, she could do that, too. But one thing Esther and other women
could NOT do was vote. Only men could do that.
With lively text and humorous illustrations as full of spirit as
Esther herself, this striking picture book biography shows how one
girl's gumption propels her through a life filled with challenges
until, in 1869, she wins the vote for women in Wyoming Territory -
the first time ever in the United States
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