Kick Off December with some New Non-Fiction Titles!

New Non-Fiction:

Ruurs, Margriet. My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books are Brought to Children Around the World. Boyds Mills Press, 2005.
j 027.4 Ruu
Find out how kids from Azerbaijan to Kenya to Peru utilize libraries!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Listen? Barron's, 2001.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 153.68 Lle
There are many reasons it is a good idea to be a great listener!

Llewellyn, Claire. Why Should I Share? Barron's, 2001.
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
j 177.7 Lle
See why it is more fun to share!

Farris, Christine King. My Brother Martin. Aladdin Paperbacks, 2003.
Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet
j 323 Far
Learn something new about Martin Luther King Jr. in this memoir, written by his sister.

Dwight, Laura. Brothers and Sisters. Star Bright Books, 2005.
j 362.4 Dwi
This is a wonderful book for parents and siblings of children with special needs. Includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Doeden, Matt. The Hindenburg Disaster. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams and Charles Barnett III
j 363.12 Doe
A graphic novel takes on the historic explosive dirigible.

Pearson, Debora. Kids Do, Animals Too. Annick Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Nora Hib
j 428.1 Pea
Learn your opposites!

Gomi, Taro. My Friends/Mis Amigos. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j 468 Gom
What can you learn from your friends?!

Orihuela, Luz, ad. La ratita presuimada. Combel, 2003.
Illustrated by Rosa M. Curto
j 468 Ori
Written in Spanish, this is the tale of a lovesick mouse.

Roberts, Jordan. March of the Penguins. National Geographic, 2006.
Photographs by Jerome Maison
j 598.47 Mar
A companion to the very popular and poignant film!

Capeci, Anne. The Magic School Bus Has a Heart. Scholastic Inc., 2005.
Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken
j 612.17 Cap
The kids and Ms. Frizzle take a journey of aortic proportions!

Peterson, Cris. Fantastic Farm Machines. Boyds Mills Press, 2006.
Photographs by David R. Lundquist
j 631.3 Pet
From tractors to combines this book has a wealth of information on farm machinery!

Kidslabel. Spot 7: School. Chronicle Books, 2006.
j 793.73 Kid
Can you spot the differences?!

Thomas, Keltie. How Baseball Works. Maple Tree Press, 2004.
Illustrated by Greg Hall
j 796.357 Tho
Learn all about baseball in the off-season!

Buckley, Jr., James. Speedway Superstars. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2004.
j 796.72 Buc
Read about some of NASCAR's best drivers from Richard Petty to Jeff Gordon.

Woods, Bob. The Greatest Races. Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2004.
j 796.72 Woo
From short tracks like Bristol to fast ones like Talladega this title will fill you in on all the NASCAR races.

Woods, Bob. Pit Pass: Behind the Scenes of NASCAR. Reader's Digest Childrens Books, 2005.
j 796.72 Woo
Learn why NASCAR is much more than just races!

Hoena, B.A. Shackleton and the Lost Antarctic Expedition. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Dave Hoover and Charles Barnett III
j 919.8 Hoe
A graphic novel looks at this ambitious adventure!

Olson, Nathan. George Washington Carver: Ingenious Inventor. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Keith Tucker
j 921 Carver, G.
More than just the creator of peanut butter!

Krohn, Katherine. Jane Goodall: Animal Scientist. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Cynthia Martin and Anne Timmons
j 921 Goodall, J.
Learn more about this fascinating woman and her very important work with animals!

Doeden, Matt. Thomas Jefferson: Great American. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Gordon Purcell and Terry Beatty
j 921 Jefferson, T.
From founding father to president, read up on one of our country's famous men in history.

Glaser, Jason. Molly Pitcher: Young American Patriot. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Tod Smith, Bill Anderson and Charles Barnett III
j 921 Pitcher, M.
Discover this brave American heroine who helped not just her husband but and entire army during the American Revolution.

Engfer, Lee. Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Track Star. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Cynthia Martin and Anne Timmons
j 921 Rudolph, W.
Meet this heroine of the 1960 Olympics and how she inspired others!

Gunderson, Jessica. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Capstone Press, 2006
Illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III
j 974.7 Gun
Read about this tragic event and the labor reforms that resulted.

Olson, Kay Melchisedech. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Phil Miller and Charles Barnett III
j 977.3 Ols
An exciting depiction of this horrible fire in one of our nation's greatest cities.

Welvaert, Scott R. The Donner Party. Capstone Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Ron Frenz and Charles Barnett III
j 978 Wel
Times were terrible for this group of pioneers who were forced to resort to cannibalism in the 1840's.