Raise Your HandAlice Paul Tapper, illustrated by Marta KissiA young girl inspires others to speak up and challenge the status quo.Back to all books
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People2020Kindergarten to Second Grade
When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. RexToni BuzzeoFrom a very young age, Sue Hendrickson was meant to find things: lost coins, perfume bottles, even hidden treasure. Her endless curiosity eventually led to her career in diving and paleontology, where she would continue to find things big and small.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wild Horse Annie: Friend of the MustangsTracey Fern, illustrated by Steven SalernoWild Horse Annie was the nickname of Velma Bronn Johnston (1912–77), loved mustangs all her life. When she saw mustangs being rounded up and killed to make room for ranchers’ livestock, she knew she had to speak up.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla NasruddinSean Taylor, the Khayaal Theatre Company, illustrated by Shirin AdlTimeless wisdom is found in absurdity in these tales of an iconic Muslim character known as the sagest man in the village — and also its biggest fool.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details