Wednesday, May 14, 2008

New Junior Non-Fiction

A Boy Named Beckoning adapted by Gina Capaldi
This true story is a testament to the character, heart, and human spirit of one extraordinary man--Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American hero.

The Art Of Freedom by Bob Raczka
What is America? See a variety of answers through the eyes of eighteen American artists.

The Brook Book by Jim Arnosky
A babbling brook may look peaceful on the surface, but look closer--it's full of life!

Wild Cats Past And Present by John E. Becker, Ph.D.
Not all cats are the playful pets we pamper; meet the wild cats. Wild cats have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Each species has its own tale--from being worshiped to being feared as a ravaging monster. What is fiction and what is fact about these furry animals?

Keep Your Eye On The Kid by Catherine Brighton
This biography of Buster Keaton evokes the streets and stages of early twentieth-century America and brings the remarkable childhood of a timeless comedian to life.

Balls! Round 2 by Michael J. Rosen
Learn about the balls used in baseball, softball, bowling, bocce ball, croquet, billiards, the shot put and other "oddballs"; how they're made, why they look the way they do, some amazing facts about their history...and a bit about the games that use them, too.

Colors! !Colores! by Jorge Lujan and Piet Grobler
This bilingual, bicultural book presents us with a beautiful vision of a planet in which nature, words and the rising and setting of the sun and the moon exist in harmony.

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