New Titles

The cat with the yellow star : coming of age in Terezin

Rubin, Susan Goldman.


Holocaust survivor Ela Weissberger describes her experiences as a child imprisoned with her family at Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp, and tells of her participation, along with other children, in the performance of the opera "Brundibar," in which she played a cat.
Date Published:2006

Thomas Edison : inventor, scientist, and genius

Mortensen, Lori, 1955-


An illustrated introduction to the life and career of American scientist and inventor Thomas Edison, creator of safe, electric light bults.
Date Published:2007

Albert Einstein : scientist and genius

Slade, Suzanne.


A biography of Albert Einstein, the brilliant physicist who changed the world's concepts of space, time, and energy.
Date Published:2008

Pancho Villa, rebel of the Mexican Revolution

Englar, Mary.


A brief biography of the turn-of-the-century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrow the Mexican government in the Revolution of 1910, in simple text with illustrations, describing his fight for change and his impact on history.
Date Published:2006

Christopher Reeve : don't lose hope!

Apte, Sunita.


Presents a short biography of Christopher Reeve, and chronicles his childhood in New York City, early acting appearances, later success in motion pictures, and his physical struggles after the accident that left him a quadriplegic.
Date Published:2006

Bethany Hamilton : follow your dreams!

Sandler, Michael, 1965-


Halloween -- Hawaii -- Keeping up -- Winning -- Dancing in the waves -- Clear skies -- Shark attack -- Life or death -- Still the same? -- A new life -- Riding the waves again -- As long as I can -- Just the facts. A brief overview of the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton that focuses on how she returned to surfing after losing her arm in a shark attack.
Date Published:2007

Martin Luther King, Jr : I have a dream!

Ball, Jacqueline A.


"A great shout for freedom" -- For whites only -- "I will go back to the South" -- "How could I love people who hated me?" -- First taste of freedom -- Don't ride the bus! -- Bombs and death threats -- The children's crusade -- Just the right words -- Evil in Birmingham -- A final tragedy -- "He made our nation better" -- Just the facts. Presents a short biography of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and chronicles his childhood in segregated Georgia, his education, ministry, and defender of equal rights in the South.
Date Published:2006

"A great shout for freedom" -- For whites only -- "I will go back to the South" -- "How could I love people who hated me?" -- First taste of freedom -- Don't ride the bus! -- Bombs and death threats -- The children's crusade -- Just the right words -- Evil in Birmingham -- A final tragedy -- "He made our nation better" -- Just the facts. Presents a short biography of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and chronicles his childhood in segregated Georgia, his education, ministry, and defender of equal rights in the South.

Date Published:2006

Rosa Parks : don't give in!

Dubowski, Cathy East.


A day like any other -- "I'm going to have you arrested" -- Rosa learns about the world -- Separate, but not equal -- Off to school -- Rosa joins the fight -- The desire for change grows -- "Why do you all push us around?" -- "Don't ride the bus on Monday!" -- "There comes a time" -- Rosa works for change -- The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Presents a short biography of Rosa Parks, and chronicles her childhood in segregated Alabama, her education and association with the NAACP, and her refusal to give up her seat on the bus, which sparked the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott in 1955.
Date Published:2006

A day like any other -- "I'm going to have you arrested" -- Rosa learns about the world -- Separate, but not equal -- Off to school -- Rosa joins the fight -- The desire for change grows -- "Why do you all push us around?" -- "Don't ride the bus on Monday!" -- "There comes a time" -- Rosa works for change -- The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Presents a short biography of Rosa Parks, and chronicles her childhood in segregated Alabama, her education and association with the NAACP, and her refusal to give up her seat on the bus, which sparked the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott in 1955.

Date Published:2006

Lebron James : basketball superstar

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


"Presents the athletic biography of LeBron James, including his career as a high school and professional basketball player"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2012

Meghan Markle

Golkar, Golriz,


A royal wedding -- California girl -- A rising star -- A passion for human rights. "Read about Meghan Markle's career, her human rights work, and her path to becoming royalty!"--
Date Published:2019

Amelia Earhart : meet the pilot

Ford, Carin T.


Includes index. A biography of the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to fly alone across the United States, as well as the first pilot to fly alone across the Pacific Ocean.
Date Published:2002

David Ortiz

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-


The player nobody wanted -- Growing up with baseball -- Success and disappointment -- Tragedy strikes -- The road to the championships -- On top of the world. Introduces the career of baseball star and hitting legend David Ortiz.
Date Published:2008

Emily Osment

Orr, Tamra.


Includes filmography. Includes index. That looks like fun -- Small girl, growing roles -- Meet Gerti -- Hannah's new best friend -- Into the future. A brief introduction to the life and career of Emily Osment that discusses her family, success as a child actor, television and motion picture roles, and other related topics.
Date Published:2010

Diego Rivera : artist and muralist

Schoeneberger, Megan.


Studying CeÌzanne -- Childhood -- Studying in Europe -- Art for the people -- Growing fame -- Final years -- Fast facts -- Time line -- Glossary -- Internet sites -- Read more. "An introduction to the life of Diego Rivera, the Hispanic man who showed his love for art and Mexico through his numerous paintings and murals"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2006

Theodor Geisel

Dean, Tanya.


Examines the life and career of Theodor Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, focusing on how he became a bestselling author of children's books.
Date Published:2002

Pink

Boone, Mary, 1963-


Musical beginnings -- Hitting the big time -- Stupid girls and lost love -- Creative collaboration -- Not afraid to take a stand. Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Pink, discussing her childhood, relationship with her parents, early successes, charity work, and unique style.
Date Published:2010

Sonia Sotomayor

Gallagher, Brigid.


Changing the course of history -- Sonia from the Bronx -- Gaining the tools for success -- Legal career beginnings -- Judge Sotomayor -- History is made -- Outside the courtroom. A biography of Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court judge.
Date Published:2014

50 Cent

Uschan, Michael V., 1948-


Worth a lot more than "50 cents" -- Growing up poor, black, and an orphan -- Curtis Jackson becomes 50 Cent -- 50 Cent becomes a rap superstar -- The ultimate gangster rapper -- 50 Cent the rapper businessman -- A 50 Cent lifestyle. Discusses the life and career of 50 Cent.
Date Published:2007

Rosa

Giovanni, Nikki.


Presents an illustrated account of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, and the subsequent bus boycott by the black community.
Date Published:2005

Martin Luther King, Jr : preacher, freedom fighter, peacemaker

Nettleton, Pamela Hill.


A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent support of civil rights.
Date Published:2004