Children - Social Studies

Smithsonian: Timelines of Everything by DK - Book Review

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Timelines of Everything (DK Children's Timelines) By DK, Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by) Cover Image
By DK, Smithsonian Institution (Contributions by)
$29.99
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ISBN: 9781465474933
Published: DK Children - October 30th, 2018

From the Big Bang to today, this DK book contains more than 120 beautifully rendered timelines that depict a wide range of topics, contextualizing events and concepts to help kids make sense of the world. ~ Reviewed by Beth Byrne


Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders - Book Review

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Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag By Rob Sanders, Steven Salerno (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rob Sanders, Steven Salerno (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780399555312
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - April 10th, 2018

A beautiful, and important, picture book that introduces the story of the creation of the Rainbow Flag by Harvey Milk and Gilbert Baker to whole other generation. The flag was born out of a need for a positive symbol of love, equality and gay pride, one that has been used as such ever since. Pass this book on and help”Harvey’s dream become a flag for us all.” ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty


When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry by Kristen Fulton - Book Review

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When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry By Kristen Fulton, Diego Funck (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kristen Fulton, Diego Funck (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781481460989
Availability: Special Order
Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - July 3rd, 2018

When Sparks Fly sometimes so do rockets. And in Kristen Fulton’s new book, When Sparks Fly: The True Story of Robert Goddard, the Father of US Rocketry shows you how in the late 1920s one man help create rockets, started our space program, worked with weapons and more. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Limitless: 24 Remarkable American Women of Vision, Grit, and Guts by Leah Tinari - Book Review

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Limitless: 24 Remarkable American Women of Vision, Grit, and Guts By Leah Tinari, Leah Tinari (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leah Tinari, Leah Tinari (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534418554
Availability: Special Order
Published: Aladdin - November 6th, 2018

Artist Leah Tinari brings us a portrait collection of iconic, inspirational and groundbreaking modern American women. The subjects are as unique and stunning as the artwork itself. This book deserves a space on your bookshelf. ~ Reviewed by Becky Doherty


Dreamers by Yuyi Morales - Book Review

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$18.99
ISBN: 9780823440559
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Published: Neal Porter Books - September 4th, 2018

We all have dreams.
Some are big, like the desert this mother crosses, some are small like the baby in her arms. Her dream is to build a new home for them, to help him grow into his own dreams, find his voice in a new language. Together, they find a place of dreams and words - a library, unimaginable, inspiring - and their dreams come true.
Beautiful and personal, Morales has made another masterpiece!


Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli by Kyo Maclear - Book Review

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Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062447616
Availability: Special Order
Published: HarperCollins - February 6th, 2018

This story of a daring girl from Rome, Italy who not only took the world of fashion by storm, but the world of art by storm too (lobster on your evening gown anyone?) is an amazing book that is artful and factual. The art of Julie Morstad ties the text together. And the pages pop with colors of all kinds, but especially pink, which was Schiaparelli’s favorite color. A must have for history, art, or fashion buffs. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


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