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Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she...

"A brilliant work of US history." -School Library Journal (starred review) "Gripping." -BCCB (starred review) "Accessible...Necessary." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Bookseller's Choice (Nonfiction) 2000 and Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Gold) 1999 and NAPPA Gold Awards (Nonfiction) 1999 and Children's Books of...

Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?"Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist...

Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled...

Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers This is New York and This is London comes the latest title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel series. Sasek's This is Washington, D.C. is a facsimile edition of his original book,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781970047264Author David CalcanoFormat HardbackPage Count 60Imprint Fantoons LLCPublisher Fantoons LLC

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426372322Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593566350Author George TakeiFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593480465Author Patricia Williams DockeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Crown Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever.In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players,...

Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly...

The compelling teen nonfiction account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America.The first paths to freedom taken by runaway slaves led to Native American villages. There, black men and women found acceptance...

Introducing Hello, World, an exciting new book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world.In New York City, you can visit the green Statue of Liberty, hail a yellow taxi, and see blue lights...

"This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences." -School Library Journal (starred review)In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book To Be...

A visually stunning seek-and-find museum adventure for inquisitive kids.Seven-year-old Stevie is lost in the galleries! She needs to locate a series of artworks to find her way out and back to her family. Can you help her? Follow Stevie as she explores...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593304495Author Toyo TylerFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Brayden Harrington, a thirteen-year-old boy who stutters, gives an incredible speech that electrifies the nation in this timely and extraordinary nonfiction picture book that celebrates the importance of speaking up and using your voice-for everyone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Booklist, Starred 2004.Book InformationISBN 9780792261391Author Catherine O'Neill GraceFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638070627Author Tom Pecore WesoFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year and New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013 and Orbis...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Award 2011. Nominated for Indiana Young Hoosier Award and Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780996593731Author G Todd TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Taylor Made Publishing, LLCPublisher Taylor Made Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

Before she was a record-breaking, world-famous gymnast, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910263358Author John MooreFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Persephone Books LtdPublisher Persephone Books Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780545108553Author Ruby BridgesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 73gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 3mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593301159Author Rich VolinFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481470438Author Laurie CalkhovenFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Simon SpotlightPublisher Simon SpotlightWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

The next in this state-by-state strand of the best-selling 50 States series, Only in New York explores the most amazing sites, cities, history and natural landscapes of the Empire State.From the roar of Niagara Falls to the tip of Lady Liberty's torch,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for NAACP Image Awards. Nominated for NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies.Book InformationISBN 9780593380055Author Renee...

Discover the fascinating history behind the construction of Hoover Dam-and its lasting political and environmental effects on the Colorado River and the American west-in this propulsive nonfiction exploration of one of the country's most recognizable and...

Catch all the buzz about bugs with this children's guide that includes an introduction to entomology and an insect identification section. Kids love the thrill of discovery-especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about...

Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired as a typist for a congressional campaign. From there, she worked hard to get into Yale law school and, eventually, was elected into the House of Representatives. In...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823409495Author David A. AdlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 125gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977797967Author Adam GamblePage Count 20Imprint Our World of BooksPublisher Our World of BooksWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 154mm * 13mm

All the Colors We Are/Todos los Colores de Nuestra Piel captures the essence of one way we are special and different from one another - skin colour! We are all shades of brown and tan, and this engaging book explains how all the colours we are come from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448437439Author Yona Zeldis McDonoughFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593301180Author Toyo TylerFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780439802512Author Sandra L PinkneyPage Count 26Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 130mm * 158mm * 18mm