Kids Book Index
Bennett, Artie; Illustrated by Dave Szalay
Zippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory.But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do.
Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to FreedomCarole Boston WeatherfordA Newbery Honor BookIn a moving, lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom, a New York Times best-selling author and an acclaimed artist follow the life of a man who courageously shipped himself out of slavery.Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be known as Box, he “entered…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler’s BestBascomb, NealThe heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jane against the World: Roe V. Wade and the Fight for Reproductive RightsKaren BlumenthalTracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details