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    Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure
      Alice Ramsey and three other women face floods, mud, and travel without maps as they drive from New York to San Francisco--in 1909. The charming watercolors add realistic humor to the narrative.
      Author: Brown, Don HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
      Informative account of Amelia Earhart's life and death, separating fact from fiction. A leader in women's rights, Amelia was an independent woman who proved women could fly! But, could she have done it without male support? Bibliography and source notes
      Author: Fleming,Candace HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Ann and Seamus
      This story of a real event in 1828 alternates chapters in free verse of the two characters of the title. Ann, a real teenager, wants to experience the world beyond Newfoundland, and Seamus, a fictional Irish immigrant, wants to find fortune and a wife.
      Author: Major, Kevin HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Anne Frank
      If you wonder why read another book on Anne Frank, look at this beautifully and realistically illustrated story that simply relates the political situation and gives the characters more three-dimensional personalities. A chronology in the end papers adds
      Author: Poole, Josephine HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Anne Frank
      If you wonder why read another book on Anne Frank, look at this beautifully and realistically illustrated story that simply relates the political situation and gives the characters more three-dimensional personalities. A chronology in the end papers adds
      Author: Poole, Josephine HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Antarctica: Journeys to the South Pole
      This non-fiction, photographic picture book tells the history of the Antarctic. The pictures are all accompanied by true stories of heroism and adventure.
      Author: Myers, Walter Dean HSE Descriptors: social studies | language arts - writing | language arts - reading

    Bearing Witness
      This selection of powerful personal stories of the Holocaust in various literary and artistic forms gives testimony of the extraordinary bravery of ordinary people. A map of concentration camps, a bibliography, and brief introductory notes for each excer
      Author: Rochman, Hazel & McCampbell, Darlene (Eds.) HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Big Mouth and Ugly Girl
      In this engrossing 266-page book, Matt, age 17, is falsely accused of trying to blow up his high school. His friends desert him, but a girl who calls herself "Ugly Girl" befriends him, and together they weather public opinion, the police, parents, teache
      Author: Oates, Joyce Carol

    Black Pioneers
      This well-researched history of African American pioneers, freedom fighters, and participants in the Underground Railroad tells little known stories of brave people who settled the midwest against great odds. The book contains archival photographs, a map
      Author: Katz, William Loren HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Blanche on the Lam
      A spunky African-American woman, who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy southern family with many secrets, must solve a murder in order to clear herself. Blanche relies on her own intelligence and an "old girl" network of domestics. The language is oc
      Author: Neely, B. HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading

    Breadwinner, The
      This coming-of-age story, told from the point of view of a young Afghan girl left to fend for her family in the times of repressive Taliban influence is both moving and suspenseful.
      Author: Ellis, Deborah HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Breadwinner, The
      This coming-of-age story, told from the point of view of a young Afghan girl left to fend for her family in the times of repressive Taliban influence is both moving and suspenseful.
      Author: Ellis, Deborah HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Chuck Close Up Close
      This biography of the contemporary artist Chuck Close captures his inventiveness in text and vivid color photographs. An index of illustrations, an essay on portraits, a bibliography, and a list of museums that display the artist's work provide informati
      Author: Greenberg, Jan & Jordan, Sandra HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading

    Daisy Bates: Civil Rights Crusader
      Although she is best known for shepherding the "Little Rock Nine" through the dangers and stresses of the first school integration test, Daisy Bates pursued a life of community crusading despite obstacles and personal difficulties before and after Little
      Author: Polakow, Amy HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass in His Own Words
      This edited and illustrated book provides generous excerpts from Douglass's Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. No textbook description of slavery could have even a tiny portion of the power of this chilling account.
      Author: McCurdy, Michael (Ed.) HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Far Beyond the Garden Gate
      Don Brown has written another intriguing book about an extraordinary woman, one who perservered in her desire to explore Tibet never seen by a Western woman. An author's note, a bibliography, and a map extend the possibilities of this beautifully illustr
      Author: Brown, Don HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Finding Lincoln
      Louis needs to write an essay but in Alabama in 1951, he's not allowed in the "whites only" library. Lewis solves his dilemma with bravery and the help of a kind librarian. Historical notes are included at the end of the story.
      Author: Malaspina, Ann HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Finding Lincoln
      Louis needs to write an essay but in Alabama in 1951, he's not allowed in the "whites only" library. Lewis solves his dilemma with bravery and the help of a kind librarian. Historical notes are included at the end of the story.
      Author: Malaspina, Ann HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Fire in Their Eyes
      Color photographs and lively text follow a group of special wildfire firefighters called "hotshots" through training to their drop by parachute into wildfire zones.
      Author: Biel, Karen HSE Descriptors: science

    Flight
      This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Lindbergh's daring flight over the Atlantic in 1927. It opens with a brief historical note by author Jean Fritz.
      Author: Burleigh, Robert HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Forbidden Schoolhouse
      With the help of her family and a few powerful friends, Prudence Crandall began a school for African-American girls in Canterbury, Connecticut, in 1833 despite boycotts, vandalism, and legal battles. An appendix provides historical research on the student
      Author: Jurmain, Suzanne HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Freedom on the Menu
      The author portrays the 1960's Civil Rights sit-ins at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina through the eyes of a young Southern black girls. Richly muted paintings illustrate the story.
      Author: Weatherford, Carole Boston HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Freedom Riders
      This book, illustrated with historical photographs, tells the story of two young men, one white and one black, whose common goal in life is to bring equality between the races. Their story is set during the historic freedom rides of the Civil Rights Move
      Author: Bausum, Ann HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Freedom River
      In this true story, John Parker, an ex-slave in Ripley, Ohio, helps a family on the Underground Railroad. Beautiful watercolor collages illustrate the story. Historical notes, additional books, suggested websites, and maps make this useful in the classr
      Author: Rappaport, Doreen HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Friend on Freedom River
      This is the story of young Louis, who decides to do what his father would do and help runaway slaves make it across the Detroit River to Canada.
      Author: Whelan, Gloria HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Gandhi
      The remarkable life of Mahatma Gandhi is told through simple text and beautiful Moghul-inspired illustrations. An author's note includes additional information and maps locate the principle places involved in his life.
      Author: Demi HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Hero and the Minotaur, The
      This retelling of the Greek hero Theseus' journey to the island of Crete to slay the minotaur and his return to become King of Athens is magnificently illustrated in the style and colors that recall Greek pottery designs. Stylized maps decorate the end
      Author: Byrd, Robert HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading

    Hoot
      This charming and funny young adult mystery by the well-known adult mystery writer, Carl Hiassen, involves corporate greed, suburban expansion, environmental protection, child abuse and neglect, bullying, and social protest.
      Author: Hiassen, Carl

    Into the Volcano
      Two brothers face an erupting volcano and a variety of other troubles in their search for their mother.
      Author: Wood, Don

    Into the Volcano
      Two brothers face an erupting volcano and a variety of other troubles in their search for their mother.
      Author: Wood, Don

    Invisible Enemies
      This well-written but long book describes seven deadly diseases--Small Pox, Leprosy, Plague, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Cholera, and AIDS--the epidemics they caused, and the treatments developed by courageous scientists. The author includes a glossary, a bib
      Author: Farrell, Jeanette HSE Descriptors: science

    Let It Shine
      These ten essays on African American women introduce well-know and some lesser known freedom fighters. The colorful illustrations, the informative text, and the chatty tone will attract readers. The author's introducation and suggestions for further read
      Author: Pinkney, Andrea HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Librarian of Basra, The
      A true story of the librarian of Basra, Iraq, who saved the books in the town library during the current war. In an end note, the author brings the reader up-to-date on the librarian.
      Author: Winter, Jeanette

    Lily Cupboard, The
      A Dutch farm family hides a Jewish girl, who in turn wants to protect a rabbit.
      Author: Oppenheim, Shulamith L. HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Luba, the Angel of Bergen-Belsen
      This is the story of Luba Tryszynska, a prisoner at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp who hid 52 abandoned Jewish children until the camp was liberated. Front and back matter establish the historical context with a map and a bibliography. An epilogue tel
      Author: McCann, Michelle R. HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Man Who Walked Between the Towers, The
      The book celebrates in pictures and text Philippe Petit's highwire walk between the Trade Center Towers on Aug. 7, 1974.
      Author: Gerstein, Mordicai

    Moses
      The author's note describes this book on Harriet Tubman as a "fictionalized spiritual journey" comparing her answering the call of God to lead her people out of slavery to Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. The author includes a forewo
      Author: Weatherford, Carole HSE Descriptors: social studies

    My Freedom Trip: A Child's Escape from North Korea
      This story describes the flight of a young girl from North to South Korea just before the outbreak of the Korean War. The story is told simply with superb illustrations.
      Author: Park, Frances and Park, Ginger HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Nellie Bly
      This biography recounts the life of the woman who opened up the field of journalism to women through her undercover investigative reporting during the turn of the century through WW I.
      Author: Fredeen, Charles HSE Descriptors: social studies

    North by Night
      Lucy Spencer and her Ohio farm family are involved in the Underground Railroad in 1851, a time when The Fugitive Slave Act levied severe punishment and fines for harboring runaway slaves. Lucy makes a courageous decision that changes her life and that of
      Author: Ayres, Katherine HSE Descriptors: social studies

    North Star to Freedom
      This book is subtitled "The Story of the Underground Railroad," and it is that, but it's also more-- the history of slavery is presented, biographies of key figures are provided, lesislation is discussed. The author is Canadian, so this provides an intere
      Author: Gorrell, Gena K. HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Only Passing Through
      Strong illustrations help tell this biography of Sojourner Truth. An Author's Note updates the relevance of Sojourner Truth and provides a helpful timeline.
      Author: Rockwell, Anne HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Parvana's Journey
      Disguised as a boy, Parvana rescues a baby and joins with a young boy as she travels through war-torn Afghanistan searching for her family. The telling of the story through the child's perspective allows the reader to approach a sensitive current event an
      Author: Ellis, Deborah HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Picture Book of Jesse Owens, A
      This very readable biography tells the life story of Jesse Owens, the 1936 Olympic star, and the prejudice he combated throughout his life. The book ends with a page of notes and a page of dates.
      Author: Adler, David HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Queen of the Falls
      An engaging story about the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel - a 63 year old school teacher. Van Allsburg combines sepia toned illustrations with a smooth and flowing text while using tension to hold the reader's interest.
      Author: Van Allsburg, Chris HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Real Benedict Arnold, The
      This well-researched biography examines the facts and rumors of the life of the hero, then traitor, Benedict Arnold against the background of the Continental Congress and the Revolutionary War. Maps and portraits illustrate the text. End notes, sources,
      Author: Murphy, Jim HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Riding the Tiger
      This is an allegory that features a bored, lonely 10-year-old's who is offered a ride by an exciting and somewhat scary tiger and discovers that it is easier to get on the tiger than to get off.
      Author: Bunting, Eve HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Rosa
      Giovanni tells the story of Rosa Parks' infamous bus ride. In the telling, the author speaks to the strength of the African-American community in their struggle for equal rights. The author weaves other tales (Emmett Till) into the story to give the rea
      Author: Giovanni, Nikki HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Ruth Law Thrills a Nation
      The author recounts in easy text and wondrful watercolor illustrations the 1919 flight of Ruth Law from Chicago to New York.
      Author: Don Brown HSE Descriptors: social studies | language arts - writing

    School for Pompey Walker, A
      At the dedication of a school named for him, Pompey Walker tells how he and a white friend, Jeremiah, raised money to build a school for ex-slave children. With the help of his friend, Pompey allows himself to be sold over and over again, escaping each t
      Author: Rosen, Michael J. HSE Descriptors: social studies

    She Would Not Be Moved
      Kohl tells the historically correct version of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Rosa Park's role in it. This revised biography of Rosa Parks stresses her activist background and the violent environment of racism to counter the prevailing picture of her as a
      Author: Kohl, Herbert HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Sky Pioneer
      This biography of American aviatrix Amelia Earhart traces her interest in aviation from childhood to her disappearance on a round-the-world flight in 1937. Photographs, journal entries, maps, a chronology, an afterword, a bibliography, and an index sugge
      Author: Szabo, Corinne HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Sold
      Lakshmi is a thirteen-year-old girl who lives with her family in a village in Nepal. Her stepfather sells her into sexual slavery and her life of prostitution begins in a large city in India. The book is written in short paragraphs, sentences, and phrases
      Author: McCormick, Patricia HSE Descriptors: social studies | language arts - reading

    Speak
      This compelling story recounts Melinda's freshman year in high school. She is an outcast because she called the police to an end-of-the-summer party. Her reasons for doing this and her gradual emotional acceptance and psychological healing are the focus o
      Author: Anderson, Laurie

    Steamboat! The Story of Captain Blanche Leathers
      The story of Blanche Leathers, the country's first female steamboat captain, sailing on the Mississippi River.
      Author: Gilliland, Judith Heide HSE Descriptors: social studies

    Team Moon
      This fact-filled book commemorates the achievement of 400,00 people of "team moon" who were responsible for the first walk in space in July, 1969. Color photographs, biographies, annotated source material, websites for further information, a glossary, a
      Author: Thimmesh, Catherine HSE Descriptors: science

    They Called Her Molly Pitcher
      This is an historical/legendary account of Molly "Pitcher" Hays McCauly, who followed her husband to fight in the Revolutionary War and was made a sergeant by General Washington for her courage and bravery. A biography and timeline accompany the colorful
      Author: Rockwell, Anne HSE Descriptors: social studies

    We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
      Tells the story of the Birmingham Children's March through four participants. As the events unfold, the different perspectives and motivations of the participants shed light on the dynamics of the civil rights movement. In addition to the personal stori
      Author: Levinson, Cynthia HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | social studies

    Wideness and Wonder: The Life and Art of Georgia O'Keeffe
      Factual, informative account of Georgia O'Keeffe's interesting journey from farm girl to artist and her stubborn dedication to making art her own way. Illustrated with her works and Alfred Stieglitz's photographs of her. Excellent reference for artists.
      Author: Rubin, Susan Goldman HSE Descriptors: language arts - reading | language arts - writing | social studies

    Women of Hope
      The author wrote essays on thirteen African American women to accompany photographs of the Bread and Roses Cultural Project. The essays feature inspiring women who exhibited courage in overcoming barriers of race and gender in fighting for rights we all
      Author: Hansen, Joyce HSE Descriptors: social studies


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