juvenile literature

"In 1910, Captain Robert Scott prepared his crew for a trip that no one had ever completed: a journey to the South Pole. He vowed to get there any way he could, even if it meant looking death in the eye. Then, not long before he setout, the telegram arrived: 'Proceeding to Antarctic - Roald Amundsen.' What was to be an expedition had become a race. One hundred and eight years later, Captain Louis Rudd readied himself for a similarly grueling task: the first solo crossing of treacherous Antarctica. Then came the Instagram message: 'On Nov. 1, I depart for the ice - Colin O'Brady.' What was to be a journey had become a race . . . this tale of two history-making moments is perfect for budding scientists, survivalists, and thrill seekers"--Provided by publisher.

"An illustrated picture book of early scientists Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Galileo Galilei, who used similar observation tools but saw the world very differently, their discoveries leading to innovations in both microscopes and telescopes." --Provided by publisher.

Follows the travels of English explorer Mary Kingsley who explored West Africa and challenged European views of African peoples and culture.

Follows the travels of Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta who traveled for twenty-five years throughout the Middle East and Asia, virtually the whole Islamic world, in the Middle Ages.

"Takes readers through the life story of influential English archaeologist and traveler Gertrude Bell. Bell explored what is now the Middle East and played a significant role in the creation of modern Iraq. Historical facts, images, and high-interest information are presented in a tabloid-style to engage readers in an accessible way. Topics include Bell's work in archaeology, her mountain summits, and her role in World War One."--Provided by publisher.

Meet the world famous entertainer, Zendaya. This title introduces Zendaya from her beginnings in Oakland, California, and leads readers through her shining career. Touching on each stage of her life, easy-to-understand text and full-color images explain just how much Zendaya has accomplished. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

"The true story of the famous composer's pet starling, who Mozart discovered when he walked past a shop and heard one of his own compositions being sung by a bird"--Provided by publisher.

Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James -- a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child...and ultimately found his voice through poetry.

"When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty's head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's dream of seeing France's gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue's needed pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the New York World, to call on all Americans to contribute"--OCLC.

A biography that celebrates the life and achievements of TV legend, pioneer, and activist Betty White.