Nonfiction genre
D-Day captures the events and the spirit of that day—June 6, 1944—the day that led to the liberation of western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. They came by sea and by sky to reclaim freedom from the occupying Germans, turning the tide of World War II.
A letter from Beatrix Potter to a young friend who is ill marks the origin of her famous tales.
A collection of paintings by Jacob Lawrence chronicling the liberation of Haiti in 1804 under the leadership of General Toussaint L’Ouverture.
As young readers journey into the natural world, they discover that numbers, patterns, shapes, and much more! These can be found in everyday plants and animals. In Shaping Up Summer, the final title in the Math in Nature series, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of geometry, symmetry, and spatial sense.
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.
A South African girl describes her pet chicken, painting special designs on her house, dressing up for school, and her mischievous brother.
This perennial favorite is a terrific introduction to the Hawaiian islands. Colorful illustrations enhance informative text on Hawai’i’s history, culture, geographic features, flora and fauna, island traditions, and more.
Gives Hawaiian and English versions of several words used in Hawaiian culture
Traces the causes, events, and aftermath of the Mexican War, including quotes from contemporary sources and discussions of the social and political climate of the country at the time.
Seven migrant workers, ranging in age from eleven to sixty-seven, tell what it is like to live in agricultural labor camps.