Greenfield, Eloise

Describes the journey of African Americans from their homes in the South to industrial cities in the North around the time of World War I.

A collection of poems about children's perceptions and experiences of war throughout the world.

Seeing her beloved grandfather making a mean face while he rehearses for one of his plays, Tamika becomes afraid that someday she will lose his love and he will make that mean face at her.

A biography of the African-American man who became a famous singer, actor, and spokesman for equal rights for his people.

". . . highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by 'catching' their babies at birth"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems about children's perceptions and experiences of war throughout the world.

Genny is eager for her eldest brother's return from military service, convinced that he can fix everything--even the growing rift between their parents.

"Thinker is not just an average puppy. He's a poet. So is his owner, Jace. Together, they turn the world around them into verse. There's just one problem: Thinker has to keep quiet in public, and he can't go to school with Jace. That is, until Pet's Day. But when Thinker is allowed into the classroom at last, he finds it hard to keep his true identity a secret ..."--Jacket flap.

When a family leaves the house for an outing, the vegetables have a house party.

Depicts the world of daydreamers.