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Son Of Promise, Child Of Hope
BY NIKKI GRIMES Ever since Barack Obama was young, "Hope" has been part of him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to what became the theme of his campaign. A biography that actually goes beyond the usual cliché (i.e. hope) to explain the new presidents life story and ideology to children.
Simon and Schuster 2008 32 PP. Cloth
$16.99 (in stock)
An Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit
BY KADIR NELSON The black and white pencil and charcoal images scattered through the book are personal reflections, uniquely felt and rendered by award winning artist Kadir Nelson. They accompany a selection of the words of Barack Obama. Ages 9-12
Simon and Schuster 2009 64 PP. Paper
$12.99 (in stock)
BY BARNABAS AND ANABEL KINDERSLEY "A delightful, attractive look at children from around the world. The authors spent two years meeting and photographing youngsters from every continent and more than 140 countries. The volume is divided by continent, which is introduced with photos of children, their names, and nationalities. Then a double-page spread features pictures of each child's food, eating utensils, housing, school, friends, and family. The text gives the young people a chance to comment on their favorite games, friends, and hopes for the future. The final section includes excerpts from the Kindersleys' travel diary. This book is factual, respectful, and insightful."-School Library Journal
1995 80 PP. Cloth
$19.95 (in stock)
Twice Toward Justice
BY PHILLIP HOOSE In 1955, a teenager, fed up with the daily injustices of segregation, refused to give her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Instead of being celebrated as Rosa Parks would be 9 months later, Claudette found herself shunned by classmates and dismissed by community leaders. Undaunted, a year later she dared to challenge segregation again as a key plaintiff in Browder v. Gayle, the case that struck down the segregation laws of Montgomery and swept away the legal underpinnings of the Jim Crow South. Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others. the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure.
FSG 2009 144 PP. Cloth
$19.95 (low stock)
BY ELIZABETH HERSHEERTER-BAUMAN, ILLUSTRATED BY ALLAN EITZEN A children's classic since 1954, Coals of Fire offers 17 true stories about returning love for hate, good for evil, taken from various cultures and time periods, that will challenge readers, regardless of their age.
Herald Press 1954 128 PP. Paper
$7.99 (in stock)
BY PAT & FREDERICK MCKISSACK For two and a half centuries African-American slaves sang about, prayed for, and waited on their long anticipated freedom - a day of Jubilee. But freedom didn't come for slaves at the same time. This book chronicles the various stages of U.S. emancipation beginning with those slaves who were freed for their service during the Revolutionary War, to those who were freed by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Using slave narratives, letters, diaries, military orders, and other documents, the McKissacks invite young readers to celebrate coming to freedom and the Days of Jubilee.
Scholastic 2003 129 PP. Cloth
$19.99 (low stock)
World Folk Tales To Talk About
BY MARGARET READ MACDONALD Forty-one tales, fables, poems, stories, and numerous proverbs from over thirty countries or ethnic groups for folks to talk about. Grouped by concept, these tales touch upon both human and ecological themes: caring for the land; caring for other creatures; how all things are linked; how human greed leads to disaster; how no thing is without value; how pollution returns to the polluter; how one person can make a difference; how to husband the future by heeding the experience of the past; and how to unite our voices on the Earth's behalf. By the author of Peace Tales.
August House 2005 176 PP. Paper
$16.95 (in stock)
Women's Rights Pioneer (graphic Novel)
BY CONNIE MILLER A full-color graphic novel telling the life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a staunch supporter of women's rights including women's right to vote. Not a Quaker, but working closely with many women who were.For ages 9+.
Capstone Press 2006 32 PP. Paper
$7.95 (in stock)
Stories And Songs Of Emancipation
BY DOREEN RAPPAPORT Interweaving life stories with spirituals, work songs, blues lyrics, and poems, this is a compelling narrative recounting the experience of black Americans in the South from the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 through the dawn of the Civil Rights era in 1954. Drawing from true accounts, the author writes of hopes for equality dashed by new "legal" injustices, and of a climate of fear and uncertainty fueled by intimidation, lynchings, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. But the author tells also of the courageous struggle to recreate family and community life, achieve economic independence, explore creative expression, and mount a successful legal challenge against segregation.
Candlewick 2006 63 PP. Paper
$7.99 (low stock)
BY DEBORAH WILES, ILLUSTRATED BY JEROME LAGARRIGUE "Wiles delivers her message incisively through the credible voices of her young characters, narrator Joe and his best friend, John Henry, whose mother works as housekeeper for Joe's family. Joe and John spend many hours swimming together in the creek because John is not allowed in the public pool, so on the day the Civil Rights Act is enacted, they visit the town pool together, excited about diving for nickels in the clear water. Instead they find a work crew, including John Henry's older brother, filling in the pool with asphalt. `John Henry's voice shakes. `White folks don't want colored folks in their pool.'' The tale ends on an upbeat if tenuous note."-Publishers Weekly
Aladdin 2005 32 PP. Paper
$6.99 (in stock)
An Introduction To Sustainable Development For Young Readers
BY YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND; ADAPTED BY ROBERT BURLEIGH An attention-grabbing primer on mankind's direct and indirect effects on the natural world, this important book explains how such topics as global trends, economic disparity, and invasive species, among others, have changed the world in which we live. Yann Arthus-Bertrand's spectacular aerial photographs feature fragile environments that are at risk of being lost as well as places that have already seen the devastating effects of human behavior. A poignant overview of the state of the globe, this book encourages readers to understand what is happening in the environment and to take action.
Abrams 2004 76 PP Cloth
$16.95 (low stock)
Who Founded A Nation
BY PHILIP WILKINSON A well-rounded selection of archival photographs and other images illustrate this title in the World History Biographies series. Double-page spreads describe phases in Gandhi's life, from childhood to his tragic death, detailed in Wilkinson's straightforward, succinct language and in anecdotes, which will capture young people's attention and also humanize the great leader: as a young lawyer, for example, Gandhi was too shy to speak in courtrooms. Some spreads offer background on related subjects, such as the roots of Indian-British confrontations. Maps and photographs of Indian locations and a time line (running in a banner along the bottom of most pages) give further context.
National Geographic 2005 64 PP. Cloth
$17.95 (in stock)
BY JOHN SEVERANCE For ages 10 - 14 years a good readable biography of Gandhi. Winner of many awards when published.
Clarion books 1997 143 PP. Cloth
$7.50 (in stock)
BY DEBBIE FOX,ALLAN BEANE Kids learn what bullying is, why it hurts, and what they can do to end it with this fresh, compelling book. With its contemporary collage art, lively layout, and straightforward text, "Good-Bye Bully Machine" engages kids and keeps them turning pages.The unique format of "Good-Bye Bully Machine" helps kids understand the definition and impact of bullying by comparing it to a mean machine--the Bully Machine. It's a perfect way to engage reluctant readers and hard-to-reach kids. For ages 8 -12.
Free Spirit 2009 48 PP. Paper
$6.99 (low stock)
BY DENA FREEMAN "This contemporary and very appealing cultural atlas is akin to visiting a particularly well-designed museum exhibit about the people of the world. Though by her own admission there are far too many groups to fit into one book, Freeman makes a valiant effort to include as many as is practical and still keep the book to a manageable size, which is not an easy task. Hundreds of vibrant color photographs interspersed with short paragraphs of text describe all manner of cultural events and artifacts from every corner of the globe. .This is not the kind of book to absorb in one reading, but rather one to return to again and again, finding something new and surprising each time." - SLJ,
DK 2003 304 PP. Cloth
$29.99 (in stock)
A Treasury To Inspire Our Children
EDITED BY MARIAN WRIGHT-EDELMAN, ILLUSTRATED BY BARRY MOSER Edelman has compiled inspiring quotations, stories, poems and songs related to values of compassion, peace, and justice. She has organized the book according to principles, which she illuminates with introductions and quotations. Each selection illustrates how to make a difference "by loving myself and others as God loves us," "by being courageous," "by caring and serving," "by being honest and telling the truth," "by being grateful for the gift and wonders of life," "by being nonviolent and working for peace," or "by being faithful and struggling for what I believe." The stories and quotations are many-layered, metaphorical and rich.
Amistad 2005 112 PP. Cloth
$19.99 (in stock)
Let The Truth Be Told
BY WALTER DEAN MYERS Ida B. Wells was an extraordinary woman. Long before boycotts, sit-ins, and freedom rides, Ida B. Wells was hard at work to better the lives of African Americans. An activist, educator, writer, journalist, suffragette, and pioneering voice against the horror of lynching, she used fierce determination and the power of the pen to educate the world about the unequal treatment of blacks in the United States. Walter Dean Myers tells the story of this legendary figure, which blends harmoniously with the historically detailed watercolor paintings of illustrator Bonnie Christensen. For ages 9-12
HarperCollins 2008 37 PP. Cloth
$16.99 (backorder)
A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies And Families
BY ROBIE HARRIS, ILLUSTRATED BY MICHAEL EMBERLEY "As in It's Perfectly Normal, text and cartoon illustrations merge seamlessly to explore a wide range of topics - from the parts of the body to definitions of love - focusing on the biological aspects of reproduction. The nonjudgmental text also includes sections on adoption, masturbation, homosexuality and HIV/AIDS. Parents will appreciate this thoughtful, intelligent, and exuberant celebration of our bodies and our sexuality." - Horn Book
Candlewick 2002 88 PP. Blank
$10.99 (low stock)
BY ANDREW CLEMENTS, ILLUSTRATED BY MCDAVID HENDERSON A sixth grader realizes he is prejudiced when he falsely assumes that an African-American schoolmate has stolen his coat. "The story pointedly delivers a timely message and can serve as a springboard for dialogue about tolerance and self-honesty" - Publishers Weekly
Simon & Schuster 2003 96 PP. Paper
$5.99 (in stock)
BY PATRICIA POLACCO In the middle of the night, The Crosswhites-including young Sadie-must flee the plantation they work on. January has been beaten and killed by the master, and they fear who may be next. But Sadie must leave behind her the wooden sparrow carved for her by January. Through the Underground Railroad, they make the slow and journey to Michigan, where they finally live in freedom. And there they stay, happily, until the day a mysterious package shows up on their doorsteps. It is January's sparrow, with a note that reads, "I found you." How the Crosswhites, and the whole town of Marshall, face this threat will leave readers enthralled & empowered.
Philomel 2009 96 PP. Paper
$22.99 (in stock)
BY FREDDI ZEILER AND WARD SCHUMAKER Written by a kid for kids, this book offers a comprehensible guide to giving money, volunteering, donating goods, and organizing charity events. Spiral bound in a magnetic folding box.
Inovative Kids 2006 200 PP. Spiral Bound
$9.99 (in stock)
BY KATHRYN BERGER KAYE Kids explore what others in the world (including young people) have done and are doing to address the issues, find out what their community needs, and develop a service project. The workbook includes facts, quotations, real-life examples, write-on pages, resources, a note to adults-and a lot of inspiration to get out there and make a difference in the world. Includes exclusive interviews with author and activist Francis Moore Lappé, and Lindsey Lee Johnson, author of Soul Moon Soup, the story of a girl living on the streets with her mother.
Free Spirit 2007 48 PP. Paper
$6.95 (in stock)
BY BARBARA A. LEWIS Childrens' resource guide for learning political action skills. Helps them make a difference in solving social problems on community, state and national levels.
Free Spirit 1991 185 PP. Paper
$18.95 (in stock)
Over 500 Service Ideas For Young People Who Want To Make A Difference
BY BARBARA LEWIS A comprehensive guide for individuals, schools, meetings and groups with all kinds of projects - short and long term. This updated second edition is even more of a valuable resource.
Free Spirit 2009 152 PP. Paper
$14.99 (backorder)
True Stories About Young People Making A Difference
BY BARBARA LEWIS Meet 18 remarkable kids with the courage to speak out, fight back, come to the rescue and stand up for their beliefs. As fun to read as fiction, these exciting true stories prove that anyone, at any age, in any life circumstance, can make a real difference in the world. Photos.
Free Spirit 1992 184 PP. Paper
$13.95 (backorder)
An Epic Tale From Ancient Iraq
BY KATHY HENDERSON First preserved on Clay tablets and probably the oldest written story in the world. Retold by Kathy Henderson it tells of Lugalbanda youngest of 8 sons of King Enmerkar. All the other sons go to war, and despite illness he tries to as well, but falls gravely ill. A tale with many twists but ultimately telling of healing and understanding.
P.Candlewick 2006 80 PP. Cloth
$16.99 (low stock)
The Journey Of A King
BY TONYA BOLDEN Tonya Bolden brings words and pictures together to tell the life story of one of America's greatest figures: Martin Luther King, Jr. or M.L.K. Central to the story is King's belief that agape-the selfless love for one's neighbor-is the rope that binds all peoples together. This philosophy came forward in his sermons, in his daily practice, and especially in his support of nonviolent protests. More than 80 photographs of M.L.K. are juxtaposed with images of his wife and family, of his fellow protestors, and of other leaders of the day. A tribute to a great human being, M.L.K. will surely inspire young readers. Not just another book on Martin Luther King, Jr., but a great book about him.
Abrams 2005 128 PP. Cloth
World Folktales For Strong Boys
BY JANE YOLEN, ILLUSTRATED BY RAUL COLON "This collection of 14 folktales from around the world, retold by Jane Yolen, feature male protagonists using cleverness, imagination, and intelligence to solve problems, conveying the message that strength does not have to be synonymous with force: there is strength in compassion, kindness, and wisdom. .Yolen explains the background of each story and how she went about adapting it for the collection. Free of didacticism, these diverse stories give readers something to think about." -Booklist
Harcourt 2003 128 PP. Cloth
$20.00 (in stock)
For Young Ladies And Little Misses Of Color
BY ELIZABETH ALEXANDER, MARILYN NELSON, ILLUSTRATED BY FLOYD COOPER Her young students knew that Miss Crandall had committed no crime. They knew that the real criminals were the rich white residents of Canterbury, Connecticut, who had poisoned the school's water and set fire to the schoolhouse. Poets Elizabeth Alexander and Marilyn Nelson have re-created the remarkable story of Prudence Crandall's school, using the sonnet form with innovative style. In this collection, the authors depict the bold young women who dared to attend Miss Crandall's classes. Floyd Cooper's powerful, realistic illustrations enhance the poems, revealing the strength and vulnerability of Miss Crandall and her students.
Wordsong 2007 40 PP. Cloth
Understanding Islam Through Stories And Poems
BY RUKHSANA KHAN, ILLUSTRATED BY PATTY GALLINGER "With eight stories about Muslim life from such places as the United States, Pakistan, Canada and Nigeria, Muslim Child: Understanding Islam Through Stories and Poems by Rukhsana Khan offers insight into the five pillars of Islam (belief, prayer, fasting, charity and pilgrimage to Mecca) and demonstrates Muslim presence around the globe. Throughout, sidebars by Irfan Alli explain Muslim terms and traditions; sayings from the prophet Muhammad punctuate the text. A pronunciation guide, a samosa recipe and instructions for making `Eid Mubarak' cards to mark the end of Ramadan round out the volume." -Publishers Weekly
Albert Whitman 2002 104 PP. Cloth
$15.95 (low stock)
Earth Care
Three Cups Of Tea (young Reader's Edition)
Planting The Trees Of Kenya
Plant A Seed Of Peace
A Young People's History Of The United States
Truce
Salsa Stories
Under Our Skin
Claudette Colvin
Days Of Jubilee
