Nonfiction genre
Jasper is a moon bear who was held in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper’s body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. Despite how badly he was treated, Jasper was able to slowly recover, forgive, and trust humans. With each new bear who arrives in the sanctuary, Jasper becomes a friend, letting them know that they are in a place where healing will begin.
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.
Gives Hawaiian and English versions of several words used in Hawaiian culture
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.
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.