Friday, September 01, 2006

Try some new Non-Fiction!

Just in for September...

Bausaum, Ann. Freedom Riders: John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the Front Lines of the Civil Rights Movement. National Geographic, 2006.
j 323 Bau
Take some time to read about the courage of diverse young people during the Civil Rights Movement.

Laughlin, Rosemary. The Pullman Strike of 1894. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 331.89 Lau
Learn about this late 19th century labor movement!

Ichord, Loretta Frances. Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America. Millbrook Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis
j 394.1 Ich
A nice mix of history and recipes you are sure to enjoy!

Caldwell, Michaela. The Girls' Yoga Book. Maple Tree Press, 2005.
j 613.7046 Cal
Find some peace and excellent exercise with this title!

Hoffman, Gretchen. Mononucleosis. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.9 Hof
Everything you need to know about the dreaded "kissing disease!"

Hicks, Terry Allan. Allergies. Marshall Cavendish, 2006.
j 616.97 Hic
Discover allergies, their history and how to live with them.

Uderzo, Albert. Asterix and the Falling Sky. Orion, 2005.
j 741.5 Ude
One of Europe's beloved comic characters is back in this worrisome adventure!

Mitchell, Mari Rutz. Creating Clever Castles and Cars from Boxes and other Stuff. Williamson Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Michael Kline
j 745.5 Mit
You can make amazing play spaces from pyramids to vehicles to barns with the helpo of this new book. Do not let your parents throw away that refrigerator box!

Thayer, Ernest L. Casey at the Bat. KCP Poetry, 2006.
Illustrations by Joe Morse
j 811 Tha
Striking illustrations bring this classic poem into the 21st century!

Fitch, Sheree. If I had a Million Onions. Tradewind Books, 2005.
Illustrations by Yayo
j 811.6 Fit
A fine collection of poetry and brightly colored pictures.

Mattern, Joanne. Peyton Manning. Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
Read up on the Colts QB before the season starts!

Cunningham, Kevin. Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. Morgan Reynolds Publishing, 2006.
j 921 Stalin, J.
Or you can take a look at one of history's most terrifying leaders.

Goldstein, Margaret J. Japanese in America. Lerner Publications Company, 2006.
j 973.0495 Gol
Full of photos and information, including some familiar famous faces, this title explores the history of Japanese-Americans.

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