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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, 286 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Documents the unlikely friendship between Buffalo Bill Cody and Sitting Bull, tracing the events of their brief but important collaboration during Cody's 1880s Wild West Show, the impact of Little Big Horn, and Sitting Bull's assassination in 1890.
1862) Coco Chanel: en español
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Tras la muerte de su madre, Coco pasó sus primeros años en un orfanato, donde le enseñaron a usar aguja e hilo. A partir de ahí, se convirtió en cantante de cabaret, costurera, sombrerera y, finalmente, en la diseñadora de moda más famosa del mundo. Este libro conmovedor presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior, incluida una línea de tiempo biográfica con fotos históricas y un perfil detallado...
Author
Publisher
Get Lifted Books, a Zando imprint
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xv, 269 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in the diverse and bustling California Bay Area, renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant always felt worlds away from the white male adventurers she watched explore the wilderness on TV. She dreamed of a future where she could spend sleepless nights under the crowded canopies of the Amazon and the starry skies of the savanna. But as Rae set off on her own expeditions in the wild, she saw nature's delicate balance in a new light....
Author
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Like many other boys, Wendell Scott had a big dream: to become a race car driver. He loved to race anything and everything! Although he faced many difficulties as an African American boy in the South, Wendell had the willpower to overcome these obstacles. Join Wendell Scott for the time he challenged himself to compete in his town's soapbox derby.
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story of Dr. Apgar, who invented the eponymous test, used worldwide, for evaluating newborn health.
The Apgar Score is known the world over: a test given to babies to determine their health moments after they are born. Less well-known is the story of the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Primera edición en español.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
Español
Description
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreño, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
xiii, 194 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong in school and society--a powerful role model for young adults with a passion for activism"--
"Judy Heumann was only 5 years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in life. In this young...
1868) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, un sello editorial de The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando Frida era una adolescente, un terrible accidente de tránsito cambió su vida para siempre. Incapaz de caminar, comenzó a pintar desde su cama. Sus autorretratos, que muestran su dolor y su pena, pero también su pasión por la vida y su instinto de supervivencia, la han convertido en una de las artistas más famosas del siglo XX. Este libro conmovedor presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior,...
Author
Publisher
Little Libros
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
20 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Introduce little ones to the life of legendary Ritchie Valens in both English and Spanish! Born May 13, 1941, Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His musical journey began in Pacoima, California, at age 5, when his father encouraged him to take up guitar. In high school, he made his performing debut with his band, the Silhouettes. At age 17, Ritchie recorded his final...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
24 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Exciting illustrations follow events in the life of Ching Shih. The combination of brightly colored panels and leveled text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
1871) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle made up the person who is Anne Frank. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, meet Anne's family and friends, explore "The Annex"...
Author
Publisher
Arcade Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xix, 236 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"There were hundreds of us. Right under the noses of neighbors, clients, spouses, children, and friends, a secret society, simply called School, a cult of snared Manhattan professionals has been led by the charismatic, sociopathic and dangerous leader Sharon Gans for decades. Spencer Schneider was recruited in the eighties and he stayed for more than twenty-three years as his life disintegrated, his self-esteem eroded, and he lined the pockets of...
1873) Pelé: en español
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, un sello editorial de The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Con un calcetín lleno de trapos por pelota, Pelé perfeccionó sus habilidades en un barrio pobre de Brasil. Creía que, algún día, llevaría a su país a la victoria en la Copa del Mundo, ¡y tenía razón! Con Pelé y sus súper habilidades en el equipo, Brasil levantó el trofeo tres veces. Hoy en día, es ampliamente considerado como el mejor futbolista que jamás haya existido, y también un héroe fuera del campo, que usa su voz para ayudar...
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tiny Broadwick, a teeny, uneducated mill girl, had big dreams of soaring above the earth, out of poverty, and above expectations. She became the first woman to parachute from an airplane, and her idea for the rip cord paved the way for pilots to safely escape in-flight emergencies. This thrilling biography shows how Tiny's determination, courage, adventurousness, and joy lifted her up to stand tall as a pioneer in flight.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
324 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The riveting, little-known story of Mary Mildred Williams--a slave girl who looked 'white'--whose photograph transformed the abolitionist movement. When a decades-long court battle resulted in her family's freedom in 1855, seven-year-old Mary Mildred Williams unexpectedly became the face of American slavery. During a sold-out abolitionist lecture series, Senator Charles Sumner paraded Mary in front of rapt audiences as evidence that slavery knew...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the pages of this book, created in collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet French-American artist Louise Bourgeois. Join her on her journey and learn what led her to create her fabric works, installations, paintings, and sculptures. Discover the people and places that influenced her and the objects that sparked her ideas. Then see what you can see and create your own works of art!"--
1878) Rosa Parks: en español
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Rosa Parks creció en Alabama, donde aprendió a defenderse a una edad temprana. Rosa se convirtió en activista de los derechos civiles. En 1955, se negó a ceder su asiento a un hombre blanco en un autobús segregado, lo que provocó el boicot a los autobuses de Montgomery. Su valiente decisión tuvo un gran impacto en los derechos civiles y finalmente llevó al fin de la segregación en el transporte público. Nunca dejó de trabajar por la igualdad...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
302 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the Confederate general, describing his childhood, his thirty-five year career in the U.S. Army, his decision to fight for the South during the Civil War, and his command of some of the famous battles of the war.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces Japanese artist Hokusai, revealing what led him to create more than 30,000 works of art, including his famous woodcut views of The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Mount Fuji, and how his life and art can inspire kids to create their own masterpieces.
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