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	Traveling the Freedom Road: From Slavery and the Civil War Through Reconstruction Linda Barrett Osborne (2009) , 128 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: African-American Nonfiction Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library What would it have been like to be a slave? Told from the perspective of the children and teenagers who lived through those terrible times, Traveling the Freedom Road tells the story of African Americans from slavery through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Remember Little Rock: The Time, the People, The Stories Paul Robert Walker (2009) , 61 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: African-American New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Imagine walking through a mob of angry people. They are yelling at you and calling you names. They are even throwing things at you. Now imagine that happening on the way to school. In September of 1957, 9 brave students walked through that mob every day, just trying to get to school. The governor of Arkansas called out the National Guard to keep them out. In response, the President sent the military to make sure they got in. In the middle, the Little Rock 9 braved the crowds just to get the education they felt they deserved. Illustrated with pictures from the times, these 9 students tell their own stories about a pivotal time in our history. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing's African-American Champion Carole Boston Weatherford (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Biographies Diversity New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Wendell O. Scott was NASCAR's first African-American racecar driver. He didn't always get his deserved rewards. It was the segregation era and things were pretty tough for African-Americans, even talented ones. Many of the racetracks tried to bar him from racings, and when that didn't work, the other drivers did everything to bang up his car so that he could not win. That didn't stop Wendell. He completed more than five hundred races in NASCAR's top division and finished in the top ten 147 times. In 1977 a film depicting his life was released Greased Lightning. Read about this extraordinary man and his passion for car racing. Librarian review written by Emilia

	Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee Marissa Moss (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Biographies Multicultural New Books Nonfiction Wars and Conflicts
Request this book from the Library Maggie Gee grew up watching the planes take off at Oakland airport, dreaming of taking to the air herself. In 1941, she got her chance to join the WASP, the Women Airforce Service Pilots, one of only 2 Chinese American women accepted into the rigorous program. Maggie's true story of wanting to both help her country and live her dream is beautifully illustrated, with a note at the end with more on Maggie's life and some photographs of her and her family. Librarian review written by Becker

	Speedy Cheetahs Michelle Levine (2007) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Cheetahs are fast and I like it. It is really amazing. Kid review written by Brandon, Age 9

	Autism and Me: Sibling Stories Ouisie Shapiro (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Adults & Parents Category: Disability/Special Needs Families New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Even after all the years of studying, not too much is known about autism. What is known is that children with autism have a hard time fitting in. In this book, brothers and sisters share their feelings about growing up with an autistic sibling. What shines through is the love and hope that each of these kids bring to their difficult situations. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream Tanya Lee Stone (2009) , 133 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Nonfiction Space
Request this book from the Library What do you think of when you think of astronauts? Do think about bravery, or intelligence? What about physically fit? Do you think about women, or just men? It was the 1960s and the race for space was on. All Americans had their eyes to the skies. While the Mercury 7 had the spotlight, Jerrie Cobb and twelve other women quietly took the tests and dared to dream of space. Unfortunately for them, it would be 30 years before a woman went to space. Far too late for the "Mercury 13." Librarian review written by Lisa

	You Are the First Kid on Mars Patrick O'Brien (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: New Books Nonfiction Space
Request this book from the Library What would it be like if you were the first kid to visit Mars? This book will show you what it might be like. First, read all about what it is like to travel in space. Then, see what the surface of Mars looks like and imagine how people might live and study there. Would you be able to grow food? Watch out for giant dust storms! This is a cool book about space travel. Librarian review written by Gwen

	Food for Thought: The Stories Behind the Foods We Eat Ken Robbins (2009) , 42 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Nonfiction
Request this book from the Library Have you ever wondered where oranges came from or how edible mushrooms are grown? This book tells the facts and the stories behind fruits and vegetables. In some countries, the name for potato means "ground apple." Have you heard the Greek myth about pomegranates? All of these tidbits and more can be found in this fascinating book about our foods. Librarian review written by Gwen

	Down Down Down: A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea Steve Jenkins (2009) , 40 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Animals New Books Nonfiction Oceans
Request this book from the Library Explore the creatures of the oceans, layer by layer. Moving from the light zone down, meet amazing creatures of all shapes and sizes. The deepest part of the ocean is 35,838 feet deep. Far from being empty, an amazing variety of life lives at every level. We are just now developing the technology to search the lowest points of the ocean. Suely thousands of creatures await discovery in the vast oceans of planet earth. Librarian review written by Lisa

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