juvenile literature

"In this book, young readers will learn about the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma in May of 2013"--Provided by publisher.

"Before May 31, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a thriving neighborhood of 10,000 Black residents. There, Black families found success and community. They ran their own businesses, including barbershops, clothing stores, jewelers, restaurants, movie theaters, and more. There also were Black doctors, dentists, and lawyers to serve the neighborhood. Then, in one weekend, all of this was lost. A racist mob tore through the streets, burning everything to the ground and killing scores of innocent residents. Learn about what led to one of the worst moments of racial violence in America's history in this nonfiction book for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the reader to George Washington and his life.

"Takes children to the underwater world of Australia's Great Barrier Reef for a prime example of how a complex ecosystem depends on its keystone species"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued"--Amazon.

Text and illustrations introduce galaxies and deep space.

Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of ancient Greece.

"The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am not an Arctic fox. What animal am I? Read the clues and guess!"-- Provided by publisher.

"In 1945, against the backdrop of WWII, a soon-to-be-mama duck builds a nest in a precarious spot in the city of Milwaukee. Soon, news outlets around the world are carrying the hopeful story of the plucky duck"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the ancient Greek civilization. Ancient Greek geography, innovations, religion, and culture are explored"--OCLC.