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BECOMING BEN FRANKLIN: How a Candle-Maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty by Newbery Medalist In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in nearly the same spot but was greeted by cannons, bells, and a cheering crowd, now a distinguished statesman, renowned author, and world-famous scientist. Here is the story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon. THE REVIEWS ARE IN! *"A superb addition to Freedman's previous volumes on the Revolutionary period."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *"Freedman . . . is a master at taking primary sources and turning them into engaging narratives that draw readers into the subject."-School Library Journal (starred review) *"Handsomely designed, solidly researched, and beautifully written, this is the go-to biography of Franklin for young people."-Booklist (starred review) Educator's Guide with Common Core Informational Text Standards Available Nonfiction |
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Rabbit and the Not-So-Big Bad Wolf by Michaël Escoffier Kris Di Giacomo, Illustrator With an unseen narrator and delightful mixed-media illustations, it's clear in this tale that Rabbit is afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, but the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf brings a delightful surprise! Read More >> |
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Fish for Jimmy by Katie Yamasaki Katie Yamasaki, Illustrator Confined to a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, Jimmy loses his appetite. Night after night Taro, his older brother, slips past the guards and catches fish that Jimmy loves to help make him strong again. Educator's Guide Available For a Q&A with the author, click here! Read More >> |
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Big River's Daughter by Bobbi Miller Raised by her pirate father on a Mississippi keeler, River is a half-feral river rat and proud of it. When her powerful father disappears in the great earthquake of 1811, she is on the run from buccaneers, including Jean Lafitte, who hope to claim her father's territory and his buried treasure. Debut Novel Educator's Guide Available Read More >> |
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The Incredible Charlotte Sycamore by Kate Maddison Sixteen-year-old Charlotte and two friends are mauled by what appear to be rabid dogs, and soon people across London are being attacked. When she and her friends fall ill, Charlotte embarks on a race for the antidote. Set in Victorian London and full of action and fantastic adventures, this novel blends science fiction, fantasy, and alternative history. Reader's Guide Available Read More >> |
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Look!An I Like to Read® Level D Book by Ted Lewin Ted Lewin, Illustrator Look! An elephant eats. Look! Giraffes drink. Look! A warthog digs. A gorilla hides, wild dogs listen, zebras run, monkeys sit, hippos splash, and a rhino naps in this tribute to the natural world. For a peek inside the making of LOOK!, check out this Q&A with Ted Lewin! Read More>>
Created to help inspire kids and families to have fun growing, preparing, and eating fresh and wholesome meals and snacks, this book also ensures that children make the connection between nourishing food and good health. For preschoolers-grade 1. Read More>>
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