Quick view Details Twice as Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by an African American by Richard Michelson
Quick view Heart on Fire Susan B. Anthony Votes for President By Ann Malaspina On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony made history—and broke the law—when she voted in the US presidential election, a privilege that had been reserved for men. She was arrested, tried, and found guilty: “The greatest outrage History... View Details
Quick view Twice as Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by an African American by Richard Michelson To nine-year-old Willie Powell, there was no prettier sight than the smooth grass lawns of Edgewater Golf Cource. He had been so eager to see them that he'd run seven miles to where the course was situated outside of town. But his elation didn't last... View Details
Quick view Finding Lincoln By Ann Malaspina Louis needs to write an essay for school about young Abraham Lincoln. But it’s 1951 in Alabama, and African Americans cannot use the public library. Mama says one day soon they’ll be able to check out books, but Louis isn’t going to... View Details
Quick view Abe Lincoln The Boy Who Loved Books By Kay Winters 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... View Details
Quick view Orville and Wilbur Wright: Pioneers of the Age of Flight by Diane Dakers Perhaps no two people in history exemplify the spirit of invention better than brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Born in the Midwest in the late 1800s, Orville was exceptionally good at creating mechanical devices, and Wilbur had a genius for ideas... View Details
Quick view All about Amelia Earhart by Lew Freedman Using speeches, photos, and paintings of the time, as well as material that addresses historical context, The Civil War guides readers in critically examining primary and secondary source materials. Discussions include how emerging technologies such as... View Details
Quick view Let Them Play by Margot Theis Raven Raven and Ellison tell the true story of an all-black Little League team formed in 1955 in segregated Charleston, South Carolina, that was not allowed to participate in the Little League World Series. View Details
Quick view Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears by Jill Robinson Jasper is a moon bear captured, caged, and milked of his bile used in China for medicinal purposes. He along with many other moon bears are given a second chance through the rescue efforts of Animals Asia and provided a home at their sanctuary. View Details
Quick view Tocktock Banneker's Clock by Shana Keller When Benjamin Banneker was born in Maryland in 1731, he was already an extraordinary person for that time period. He was born free at a time in America when most African Americans were slaves. Though he only briefly attended school, Benjamin displayed a... View Details
Quick view Lipman Pike: America's First Home Run King by Richard Michelson In the mid 1800s the sport of baseball was working its way across the United States. Amateur teams were springing up and in 1858 the National Association of Base Ball Players was formed. Young men were eager to show their prowess on the field and in the... View Details
Quick view Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize by Kathy-Jo Wargin The Nobel Prize is awarded each year for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. This new biography explores the enduring legacy of the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel. Illustrations. View Details
Quick view Walt Disney (Graphic Biography) Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic... View Details