Kaitlyn Cassady's Library
Northeast High
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780448486925 | What Is the Declaration of Independence? | Michael C. Harris | Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War. | Penguin |
| 9781524788339 | What Is The Story Of Batman? | Michael Burgan, Who HQ, Jake Murray | Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography.Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises.Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years. This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world. | Penguin |
| 9781338044324 | What Was the Hindenburg? | |||
| 9781338100280 | What Were the Twin Towers? | Jim O'Connor | "Discover the true story of the Twin Towers--how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers--also known as the World Trade Center--and the buildings were seen as the economic hub of the world. But on September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack toppled the towers and changed our nation forever. Discover the whole story of the Twin Towers--from their ambitious construction to their tragic end"-- | |
| 9780525553908 | When Stars Are Scattered | Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed | A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never enough food, achingly dull, and without access to the medical care Omar knows his nonverbal brother needs. So when Omar has the opportunity to go to school, he knows it might be a chance to change their future . . . but it would also mean leaving his brother, the only family member he has left, every day. Heartbreak, hope, and gentle humor exist together in this graphic novel about a childhood spent waiting, and a young man who is able to create a sense of family and home in the most difficult of settings. It's an intimate, important, unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee, as told to New York Times Bestselling author/artist Victoria Jamieson by Omar Mohamed, the Somali man who lived the story. | Penguin |
| 9780515158182 | Where Is Our Solar System? | Stephanie Sabol, Who HQ | This engaging entry to the "New York Times"-bestselling series chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space. Includes a fold-out map. Illustrations. | Penguin |
| 9780399541902 | Where Is the Colosseum? | O'Connor, Jim, Who HQ | Penguin Workshop | |
| 9781338237610 | Where Is the Great Barrier Reef? | Nico Medina | "In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef--big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet."-- | |
| OS_6435BC746FF20600B474BD24 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Shel Silverstein | ||
| Who Is Brarack Obama? | ||||
| 9780448478920 | Who Is Dolly Parton? | True Kelley, Who HQ | Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big, and she was right to! She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn't stop there. Dolly Parton is also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose "Imagination Library" reading initiative reaches children throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. There is simply no one like Dolly Parton! | Penguin |
| Who Is Jk Rowling? | ||||
| 9780545902274 | Who Is Malala Yousafzai? | Dinah Brown | Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. | |
| Who Is Micahel Jordan? | ||||
| 9780545839068 | Who Is Stan Lee? | Geoff Edgers | Profiles the life and accomplishments of Stanley Lieber, comic book author, publisher of Marvel Comics, and creator of such famous comic-book characters as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Fantastic Four. | |
| Who Is Taylor Swfit? | ||||
| 9781338722925 | Who Is Temple Grandin? | Patricia Demuth | Temple Grandin Wasn't Officially Diagnosed With Autism Until She Was In Her 40s, But She Knew At An Early Age That She Was Different From Her Family And Classmates. She Couldn't Show Affection, She Acted Out When Noises Or Other Stimuli Overwhelmed Her, And She Only Felt Comfortable When Spending Time With The Animals On Her Aunt's Ranch. But Instead Of Seeing Her Differences As Limitations, Temple Used Them To Guide Her Education And Career In Animal Science. She Has Become A Leading Advocate For The Autistic As Well As For The Humane Treatment Of Animals At Meat Packing Companies. This Inspiring Biography By Patricia Brennan Demuth Shines A Light On Temple Grandin's Intellect, Creativity, And Unique Spirit-- | |
| Who Sparked The Montgomery Bus Boycott? | ||||
| 9780448448862 | Who Was Abraham Lincoln? | Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included. | Penguin |
| 9780448464602 | Who Was Alexander Graham Bell? | Bonnie Bader, Who HQ | Did you know that Bell's amazing invention--the telephone--stemmed from his work on teaching the deaf? Both his mother and wife were deaf. Or, did you know that in later years he refused to have a telephone in his study? Bell's story will fascinate young readers interested in the early history of modern technology! | Penguin |