Quick view Space Exploration: Triumphs and Tragedies by Sonya Newland As we reflect in 2016 on the 30th anniversary of the Shuttle Challenger tragedy, it is fitting that we remind ourselves why all of these brave and daring pioneers go into space. From the first unmanned spacecraft to the planned mission to Mars in 2030,... View Details
Quick view John F. Kennedy: American Visionary by Nathan Olson For fast-paced true tales of extraordinary lives, turn to this series. These graphic novel format biographies inspire, entertain, and inform readers about individuals who have made significant contributions to society. View Details
Quick view The Civil Rights Movement by Jennifer Zeiger Discusses the important events in African American history during the struggle for civil rights in the middle years of the twentieth century, and offers brief biographies of notable figures in various fields. View Details
Quick view The Bus Ride That Changed History by Pamela Duncan Edwards In 1955, a young woman named Rosa Parks took a big step for civil rights when she refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white passenger. Readers are taken on a ride through history in this unique retelling of a pivotal event in the civil... View Details
Quick view March on Washington by Robin Johnson As the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march for Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. approaches, this timely book looks at its organization, the key players, and why it is still relevant today. View Details
Quick view The Montgomery Bus Boycott by Martin Gitlin This book relays the factual details of the Montgomery Bus Boycott through multiple accounts of the event. Readers learn details from the point of view of a civil rights activist, a church leader, and an opponent of the boycott. This book offers... View Details
Quick view Lyndon B. Johnson: A Texan in the White House by Harriet Isecke Lyndon B. Johnson was born in Texas in the early 1900s. This appealing biography highlights Johnson's life as he moves on to represent Texas in the United States Congress for 24 years and later becomes the 36th President of the United States. Through... View Details
Quick view Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall by Kristin Kemp Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Here he helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as... View Details
Quick view Amazing Americans: Rosa Parks by Kristin Kemp Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. She stood up for herself and for her beliefs. One day, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Her actions helped spark the civil rights movement. Today, people have more freedom in America because of... View Details
Quick view The Korean War by Gary Jeffrey After World War II ended, control of Korea was divided between the United States, who occupied the southern part, and the Soviet Union, who occupied the north. Tensions between the two new countries escalated until North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950... View Details
Quick view The Vietnam War: 12 Things to Know by Jill Sherman Takes readers on a historical journey with 12 engaging chapters about the Vietnam War. With colorful spreads featuring the wars critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline,... View Details
Quick view The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis by Natalie Hyde Through a lens of primary sources, this intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Well-crafted text and engaging sources introduce readers to the key players, including... View Details
