Larry Day
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Celebrated for her nonfiction books aimed at young readers, award-winning author Suzanne Tripp Jurmain illuminates historical figures in fun and engaging ways. Worst of Friends draws listeners into the earliest days of America's history to profile the friendship and rivalry that grew between Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both of whom would go on to become president of the United States.
Author
Language
English
Description
You want girl power? Meet Annie Oakley! Born in 1860, she became one of the best-loved and most famous women of her generation. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horse-riding, action-packed performances. In an age when most women stayed home, she traveled the world and forged a new image for American women.
7) Found
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"While Jenn is seeking Prudence, her big, sleek and shiny, black and white dog, she meets and falls in love with Roscoe, a scruffy little golden dog." --
10) Pearl Harbor
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
"Bringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life, author Stephen Krensky answers questions about the historic importance of the military action at Pearl Harbor. Written in simple yet clear language, the book teaches readers about the political scene before and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in December 1941, and how this event shaped our country's place in the world."
12) Beware!
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Using words made up of only the five letters "beware," a little bear named Abe and a bee named Bree, who have been warned about each other, compete for the flowers in their meadow, but end up as friends willing to put aside their differences and share"--Provided by publisher.
13) Lion, lion
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A young boy encounters a lion while trying to find his pet cat--meeting a number of other animals along the way.
15) Bye-bye, baby!
Author
Publisher
Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Felix does not like his new baby sister and thinks his parents should take her back, until a trip to the zoo makes him realize that she might not be as bad as he thought.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When her mother has a new little cow, Raisin hates the changes his arrival creates, but when she sees how scared the new baby is during a thunderstorm, she offers comfort and even inspired to give him a name as sweet as her own.
17) William's house
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Arriving in New England in 1637, William is determined to recreate his home in England but realizes that the climate requires modifications to it.
20) Bad luck lion
Author
Series
Publisher
Avon Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Stella and her family and friends help to save the life of an mountain lion whose face is full or porcupine quills.
