373 results for "Literature"

Ordinary people change the world

Meltzer, Brad
The full library of 28 titles in the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series, together for the first time! What makes a hero? This engaging picture-book biography series answers the question, one great historical figure at a time. Now all 28 titles can be purchased together: activists, artists, scientists, sports figures, and others who fought to make an impact in our world. From Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who stood up against racial injustice, to Neil Armstrong and Marie Curie, who made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, to the newest heroes in the series, this set includes a role model for every reader. The books included are: I am Amelia Earhart , I am Abraham Lincoln , I am Rosa Parks , I am Albert Einstein , I am Jackie Robinson , I am Lucille Ball , I am Martin Luther King, Jr. , I am Helen Keller , I am George Washington , I am Jane Goodall , I am Jim Henson , I am Sacagawea , I am Gandhi , I am Harriet Tubman , I am Neil Armstrong , I am Sonia Sotomayor , I am Billie Jean King , I am Walt Disney , I am Marie Curie , I am Leonardo da Vinci, I am Benjamin Franklin , I am Anne Frank, I am Frida Kahlo, I am Oprah Winfrey, I am I. M. Pei, I am Malala Yousafzai, I am Muhammad Ali, and I am Dolly Parton.
Rocky Pond Books 2022-10-25

Unstoppable us

Harari, Yuval N.
v. 1. "From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new illustrated book for middle-grade readers that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive-and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story. From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life"--
Bright Matter Books 2022-10-18 187 pages

Bomb

Sheinkin, Steve
Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build — and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon . A Newbery Honor book A National Book Awards finalist for Young People's Literature A Washington Post Best Kids Books of the Year title In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb. “This superb and exciting work of nonfiction would be a fine tonic for any jaded adolescent who thinks history is 'boring.' It's also an excellent primer for adult readers who may have forgotten, or never learned, the remarkable story of how nuclear weaponry was first imagined, invented and deployed—and of how an international arms race began well before there was such a thing as an atomic bomb.” — The Wall Street Journal “This is edge-of-the seat material that will resonate with YAs who clamor for true spy stories, and it will undoubtedly engross a cross-market audience of adults who dozed through the World War II unit in high school.” — The Bulletin (starred review) Also by Steve Sheinkin: The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America
Square Fish 2014 304 pages

The story of Anne Frank

Pressler, Mirjam
Presents the life of Anne Frank, the real girl who lies behind the words of her immortal diary. Provides insights into her early life, her relationships with family and friends and the family's harrowing two years spent hiding from the Nazis in the 'Secret Annexe'. Includes the terrible facts that lie beyond the end of her diary, of her imprisonment and death. Suggested level: secondary.
Macmillan Children's 1999 191 pages

The shadowhunter's codex

Clare, Cassandra,Lewis, Joshua
A guide to the world of the Shadowhunters from the international bestselling series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.The essential guide for all young shadowhunters. Since the thirteenth century, the Shadowhunters' Codex has been the one and only manual for Shadowhunters looking to brush up on their demon languages, learn proper stele use and discover just what exactly a pyxis is. This is Clary's copy, and as an artist herself, she's sketched pictures of her friends and family throughout the book, and scrawled helpful advice in the margins. Of course, she couldn't exactly stop Jace or Simon from adding their thoughts either. Read all the sensational books in The Shadowhunter Chronicles: The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, The Bane Chronicles and The Shadowhunter's Codex.
Walker Books and Subsidiaries 2015 274 pages

I am Albert Einstein

Meltzer, Brad
"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert Einstein Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This biography focuses on Albert Einstein's never-ending curiosity and how it helped him be a better scientist. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Albert Einstein's curiosity led him to become a world-renowned scientist. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Rocky Pond Books 2023-03-28 40 pages