Twelve moving stories of men and women who have come to America as illegal aliens in search of a future tell how they struggle to find jobs and warm places to sleep while avoiding deportation.
Nonfiction
Nonfiction genre
Over Here It’s Different: Carolina’s Story
Relates, in text and photographs, the experiences of an eleven-year-old girl who emigrated from the Dominican Republic at age seven, and describes the two worlds she lives in as an American trying to preserve her heritage.
The Texas War Of Independence: The 1800s (Hispanic America)
“Provides comprehensive information on the history of Spanish exploration in the United States, focusing on the Texas Revolt and the Mexican War”–Provided by publisher.
North Korea
Discusses North Korea, its history, conflicts, and the reasons why it is currently in the news.
Burma (Myanmar)
This engaging series examines places around the globe where life is anything but serene.
The Time Travelers’ Handbook: A Wild, Wacky, And Wooly Adventure Through History!
Grab your portable time machine and set off on a guided tour through the most interesting parts of ancient history. Find out ancient secrets: How are mummies made? Where does Chinese silk come from? Learn forgotten rituals: Leap over a Minoan bull, vote in an ancient Greek election, and become a jaguar warrior. And finally, bring forgotten skills to life: Pass notes in your own form of Sumerian writing, dine on ancient Roman delicacies, and play Mayan football in your backyard.
In Pericles’s Athens With Socrates (Come See My City!)
Recreates the people, places, events and popular culture of Athens in the time of Socrates.
In Renaissance Florence With Leonardo (Come See My City)
Recreates the people, places, events, and popular culture of Renaissance Florence in the time of Leonardo.
In The Sun King’s Paris With Moliere (Come See My City)
Presents young readers with a journey back in time accompanied by the playwright Moliere as he provides a tour of seventeenth century Paris, discussing the everyday life of the people and visiting the famous landmarks of the city.
The King’s Fool: A Book About Medieval And Renaissance Fools
A lively, educational look at medieval life explores the role of the fool during the Middle Ages, explaining how both men and women could be fools and showing the fool’s relationship to modern comedy.