Red oozes from the patient’s gums. He has a rushing headache and the whites of his eyes look like lemons. He will likely die within days. Here is the true story of how four Americans and one Cuban tracked down a killer, one of the word’s most vicious plagues: yellow fever. Set in fever-stricken Cuba, the reader feels the heavy air, smell the stench of disease, hear the whine of mosquitoes biting human volunteers during the surreal experiments. Exploring themes of courage, cooperation, and the ethics of human experimentation, this gripping account is ultimately a story of the triumph of science.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Cuba
Uganda
“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uganda”–Provided by publisher.
Egypt
Egyptians
Ancients in Their Own Words brings to life the everyday experience of ancient people.
Cte D’ivoire
“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Côte d’Ivoire”–Provided by publisher.
Dinosaurs?!
The vibrant and fun illustrations of Lila Prap make this nonfiction picture book about Dinosaurs irresistible.
Na ‘Olelo Noeau No Na Keiki: Words of Wisdom for Children
This book is about the words of wisdom from Hawaiian culture.
Tribal Alphabet
In bold and vibrant colors, artist Claudia Pearson has created a dazzling group portrait of the world of indigenous peoples. Aimed at a young reader audience (ages three to eight), the page text is simple, direct, and informative, while the glossary in the back of the book provides valuable in-depth information for parents and older readers. A percentage of the profits of this book will be given to the not-for-profit foundation Cultural Survival, to aid in its efforts to defend the rights of indigenous people around the world. Claudia Pearson is a Brooklyn-based graphic designer, typographer, and painter. This is her first book.
China
This series introduces young readers to the diverse cultures and peoples of different countries around the world.