juvenile literature

Describes how people in Billings, Montana, joined together to fight a series of hate crimes against a Jewish family.

Focuses on the land, ecology, people, and animals of the Amazon rain forest in Brazil, presenting it as an example of a place where there is so much water that some houses need to be built on stilts.

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.

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.

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

Presents the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its completion, how it was transported from France to the United States, and other interesting facts.

Presents a short, illustrated narrative of the city of Pompeii before the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the city; and describes how in 1763 the city was discovered.

Describes the history and building of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s, and explains the effects of the canal on the developing nation.

Discusses the history of this man-made waterway as well as basic engineering, architecture, and mechanical procedures involved in its construction.

Simple text and color photos present a portrait of Antarctica, covering its geography, land, climate, animals, plants, and differences from the Arctic, as well as the activities of humans, including scientists and tourists, on the continent.