Showing 1–43 of 43 books
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1968
A pivotal year of assassinations, uprisings, defiance, and triumph—from the Tet Offensive to the first glimpse of earth from Apollo 8—is unfolded month by month through the eyes of a reporter who was there.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781-5964-34288
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After Gandhi: One Hundred Years of Nonviolent Resistance
The words and actions of Gandhi begin this tour through a century of acts of resistance displayed by such peacemakers as Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Aung San Suu Kyi, Wangari Maathi, and many others.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781580891295
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Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream
In the early 1960s, the doctor in charge of testing NASA's astronauts decided to find out if female pilots were capable of passing the grueling qualification tests required of male pilots. Feasible? Yes. Allowed? No. All testing of women's potential for the Mercury program was done outside NASA's purview and without their permission. The reasons why will stun readers.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780763636111
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The Anne Frank Case: Simon Wiesenthal's Search for the Truth
When a group of teenagers disrupt a performance of The Diary of Anne Frank, Simon Wiesenthal begins a five-year search for the Gestapo who arrested Anne and her family.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780823421091
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Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures from the Archives of the Anne Frank House
Numerous pictures as well as information about Anne's life provide for hours of browsing and fascinating reading of not only the Frank family but of the history of World War II.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781596435476
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Babe Ruth
From the Babe's early years in a Catholic home for troubled boys, to his often notorious personal life, this biography from the Up Close series offers a full picture of one of the greatest players in baseball history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780670063055
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Beyond: A Solar System Voyage
A stunning photographic tour traces our changing understanding of the solar system and how that understanding has been altered by the numerous space probes that were launched to discover whether life could exist out there—somewhere- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780810983229
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Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
After creating a list of the pros and cons of marriage, science-minded Charles Darwin chooses to marry his strictly religious first cousin. Little does he know that he is about to embark upon the most loving, creative, and intellectually important relationship of his life.
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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Months before the landmark 1955 Montgomery bus boycott began, one fifteen-year-old girl refused to give up her seat and became a key part of the legal battle to overturn segregation. -
Denied, Detained, Deported: Stories from the Dark Side of American Immigration
Is the U.S. really a land of welcome?- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781426303326
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Diego: Bigger Than Life
A sparse and lyrical free-verse biography of the intriguing Mexican artist Diego Rivera is enhanced by magnificent illustrations by David Diaz.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780761453833
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The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
Two prestigious Americans who fought and politicked during and after the American Revolution were surprisingly similar, yet their mutual hatred led to each other's ruin.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780670011247
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Encyclopedia of the End: Mysterious Death in Fact, Fancy, Folklore, and More
An encyclopedic feast of the people, places, events and practices surrounding death, including rituals and ceremonies as well as the more macabre aspects concerning what happens after death, both literally and spiritually.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780618823628
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Ernest Hemingway: A Writer's Life
A chronological account of the incredible life of this author and journalist, who witnessed and participated in some of the most iconic historical moments of the twentieth century.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780618987054
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The Frog Scientist
Dr. Tyrone Hayes' scientific study of the effects of pesticides on frogs in the U.S. is documented through meticulous organization and spectacular photography.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780618717163
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Gay America: Struggle for Equality
This work provides a chronological overview of public attitudes toward homosexuality throughout American history, as well as the experience of gay people during these prescriptive, restrictive, and even dangerous periods. -
George Schaller's Struggle to Save the Last Great Beasts
Turner depicts the life of a world-renowned biologist and conservationist in this engagingly written and stunningly photographed book.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780374345785
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Gettysburg: The Graphic Novel
The momentous events at Gettysburg and their aftermath are told through the words of the participants and pictures of the battle, followed by the images evoked by Lincoln's own address at the memorial service following the battle.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010, Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2010
- ISBN: 9780061561764
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Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-year-old GI
Smithson shares his experiences in boot camp and in EQ Platoon during his 2003–2004 tour of duty in Iraq. His thoughtful voyage out of innocence is inspiring- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780061664687
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The Girls' Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Books Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock Stardom
This hip, in-depth guide—written by someone who has been there—covers everything a teen needs to know but is embarrassed to ask, from buying and caring for equipment and writing songs to making a recording and going on tour- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780761151418
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The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous and Stupendous Life of the Showman P. T. Barnum
Thrill to the audacity! Gasp at the hucksterism! Come one, come all to the jaw-dropping, larger-than-life biography of expert humbugger, relentless curiosity seeker, and unparalleled showman P. T. Barnum.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780375945977
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Harper Lee (Up Close)
The author's love for her topic is clear in this heartfelt entry in the Up Close series.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780670010950
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Harry Houdini for Kids: His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions
A man of mystery and magic, Ehrich Weisz, a.k.a Harry Houdini, grows from performer of clever card tricks to master escape artist in his rags-to-riches rise as an American pop culture hero.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781556527821
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Leaving Glorytown: One Boy's Struggle under Castro
In this coming-of-age autobiography, Calcines portrays the grim reality of his family's life in Cuba, from the Bay of Pigs invasion to their journey to the U.S. a decade later- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780374343941
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Marching For Freedom: Walk Together Children, and Don't You Grow Weary
Children stirred by the racial injustices they and their parents face in 1964–1965 Selma, Alabama, become powerful forces in the events that lead to a civil rights milestone: the March to Montgomery.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780670011896
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Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon
The Apollo 11 moon landing was just one piece of this larger and more complex story, presented with pictures, paintings, and behind-the-scenes information from a nonfiction writer and an actual Apollo astronaut.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780670011568
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Mr. Lincoln's High-Tech War
President Lincoln became the first truly modern president by using the newest technology available during the Civil War: the telegraph, the submarine, and the repeating rifle.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781426303791
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The Mysteries of Beethoven's Hair
Readers follow a snippet of the musical genius' hair through World War II and the forensic tests that eventually provide the explanation for his deafness, outbursts, and various illnesses.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781570917141
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat
What's for dinner? You may rethink your answer after finishing this young reader's edition of the popular adult book following one omnivore through the industrial food chain and back.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780803734159
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Rachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur
Rachael Ray came from a modest background to achieve fame through hard work, drive, and a true love of her subject: food!- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781604130782
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Say What? The Weird and Mysterious Journey of the English Language
This guide to the evolution of the English language through thousands of years of history helps explain word origins, strange pronunciations, and grammatical puzzles- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780887768781
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The Secret of the Yellow Death: A True Story of Medical Sleuthing
At the turn of the century, doctors across the Americas knew all too well the lethal curse of Yellow Fever.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780618965816
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Secret Subway: The Fascinating Tale of an Amazing Feat of Engineering
Who knew there was a nineteenth-century "subway" beneath the streets of New York City?- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781426304620
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Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
Early 1940s history comes to life though the harmonious “voices” of the instruments in the international Sweethearts of Rhythm band and the evocative illustrations by Jerry Pinkney- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780803731875
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Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War through Reconstruction
African American life from pre–Civil War through Reconstruction is vividly portrayed through a plethora of primary sources and visual artifacts, published in association with the Library of Congress.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780810983380
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Truce
Bored and miserable after months in the trenches along Europe"s Western Front during WWI, German and Allied soldiers brought fighting to a halt to celebrate Christman together in 1914.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780545130493
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Under Siege!: Three Children at the Civil War Battle for Vicksburg
Three children recount their experiences during the 47-day siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War. Exciting, well-researched, and illustrated with period photos and prints.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780374312558
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The Vermeer Interviews: Conversations with Seven Works of Art
Seven of Johannes Vermeer's paintings are viewed and analyzed in a unique interview format, producing fascinating details of both historical and artistic context- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780822594024
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The War to End All Wars: The Story of World War I
The catastrophe that was the First World War is vividly depicted in this history of the major events and people involved, ranging from the Kaiser of Germany to young soldiers in the Canadian Army.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780887768798
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The Word Snoop
Dubosarsky takes readers on a lively tour through the peculiarities of the English language, from the alphabet of 4000 B.C. to present-day texting.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780803734067
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Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland
By presenting a detailed examination into the work of different types of forensic archaeology at excavations in both Jamestown, Virginia, and Colonial Maryland, readers are rewarded with both a picture of this fascinating work and an appreciation for what it contributes to our knowledge of history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780822571353
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Years of Dust: The Story of the Dust Bowl
Marrin begins with the ecology and history of the Great Plains, illuminates the Depression and Dust Bowl years, and then clarifies not only the human mistakes that made conditions ideal for the disaster, but also the continuing threat those same mistakes create today in parts of the world.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9780525420774
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The Young Inferno
With Aesop as his guide, a hoodie-clad teen hero glimpses human failure during his journeys through the Circles of Hell, in this twenty-first century twist on Dante's vision.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2010
- ISBN: 9781845077693