The Monuments Men, by Robert M. Edsel, is the story of brave Allied soldiers who left comfortable jobs in the private sector - as artists, art historians, museum curators, and architects - in order to…
We Are Here to Stay is a non-fiction account of a handful of teenagers and young adults who all have one thing in common. They came or stayed in this country illegally. Some remain he…
Cook's Cook is the story, written in a style somewhere between journal and memoir, of John Thompson, who was the cook on the Endeavor during Captain Cook's voyage of exploration. Since …
Many retellings of the Bonnie and Clyde story either sensationalize them or try to make you hate them; this recounting did not. Author Karen Blumenthal went to great lengths in her research for B…
The Grand Escape was an excellent nonfiction narrative of the greatest prison escape of WWI. It takes the viewpoint of multiple prisoners of war, and describes how they collaborated with each oth…
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece is a fun book. It introduces the reader to many social, historical, and literary aspects of Greek culture, while not delving heavily into any one subject. This…
This is a book for young activist artists who want to make a difference in the world through art (in all its’ forms), discussion, and expression. Matthew “Levee” Chavez, an artist himself, uses an upb…
Some may say it’s a dog eat dog world, but when it comes to the ocean it’s all about the sharks! Publisher First Second’s popular Science Comics series gives readers a taste of the sea in the graphic …
These stories of women athletes who overcame immense challenges will inspire readers of all ages. The Zuckermans have compiled a diverse collection of short biographies that are well-written and compe…
Nutrient-Based Psychiatry is written by Dr. Emanuel Frank who has been a practicing psychiatrist dealing with children, adolescents, and adults since 2004. He holds degrees in both psychiat…
This is such a fun book! The large pages are full of beautiful photographs, comic strips, and illustrations to assist the reader in grasping the concepts being taught. The facts are interesting and ap…
From wildlife, to land masses, to electronics--the publishing house First Second knows the formula for making learning exciting with their original Science Comics series. Science, made …
