juvenile literature

"In the early 1800s, Mary Anning was a young girl who collected fossils and shells on the seaside cliffs by her home; and even though she was a most unlikely scientist, Mary eventually made significant fossilized discoveries that paved the way for the development of the field of paleontology"--Provided by publisher.

"Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be . . .Kamala Harris takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us"--Provided by publisher.

"Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!"--Provided by publisher.

"Growing up under the gray skies of England during WWII, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects . . . [This book] tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see"--Provided by publisher.

"This picture book biography follows a brilliant South Indian mathematician whose love of numbers spurred him to ask big questions and make incredible discoveries. The book's back matter includes an author's note, a glossary of Ramanujan's world, and mathematical content about number patterns and magic squares"--Provided by publisher.

"[Describes] work of one of the most acclaimed architects in the world, Shigeru Ban. Known for his innovative approach to materials and designs, Ban also regularly comes to the aid of disaster victims and refugees by designing temporary shelters that are typically made from inexpensive and recyclable paper tubes. His projects include a temporary school after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, shelters after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and a church in New Zealand after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake"--Amazon.com.

"Learn about MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and his accomplishments in baseball in this biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Justin Jefferson. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7--.

The author reflects on his experiences growing up in Brooklyn during the 1940s and being the oldest son of two deaf parents.

"Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acu?a Jr. is a home run hitter with two Silver Slugger awards. Discover how Acu?a became the National League's 2018 Rookie of the Year and how he's continued to dominate"--.