juvenile literature

An illustrated biography of Alice Roosevelt Longworth that focuses on her experiences while her father was president of the United States.

Presents a brief biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in simple text with illustrations, including information on her achievements, and how she disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world.

A true incident in the life of young Helen Keller in which she gets stuck in a storm and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, rescues her.

Presents a colorful children's story about the first passengers on the very first hot air balloon ride.

Presents an illustrated account of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, and the subsequent bus boycott by the black community.

Cumulative verse illustrates the interdependency of the plants and animals that live in the ancient forest, with information on the featured characters, including a 300-year-old Douglas fir tree, Northern spotted owls, and truffles. Also includes a brief discussion of the importance of ancient forests.

Jack and Annie share what they learned through their research on the penguins of Antarctica and the harsh conditions in which they live at the South Pole.

Presents a memoir of what it was like to grow up in the 1950s and other almost true stories by American children's author Jon Scieszka.

An illustrated collection of strange but true animal stories drawn from reports in newspapers around the world.

A biography of John Adams with emphasis on his role in the American Revolution.