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The life and times of Mother Theresa
Par Tanya Rice. 1997
Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision…
at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readersThe gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
Par Leonard Fisher. 1997
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was…
depicted artistically, and explains each god's role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6Brother sun, sister moon: the life and stories of St. Francis
Par Margaret Mayo. 2000
A brief biography of St. Francis of Assisi, who left his wealthy family to lead a life of poverty, good…
works, and kindness to animals. Includes eight legends of miracles and events associated with the saint and a poem he composed. For grades 3-6. 2000God's story
Par Jan Mark. 1997
Twelve Bible stories from the Old Testament retold for modern readers. Includes the story of the Creation, Cain and Abel,…
Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, Joseph, the parting of the Red Sea, and others. For grades 6-9The treasury of saints & martyrs
Par Margaret Mulvihill. 1999
Introduces more than forty saints from the early years of Christianity to the twentieth century, ranging from Mary and Joseph…
to Elizabeth Seton. Definitions of "saint" and "martyr" and a description of the canonization process are followed by brief biographical sketches of the holy figures. For grades 5-8. 1999The broken tusk: stories of the Hindu God Ganesha
Par Uma Krishnaswami. 1996
Introductory pieces describe Hindu mythology and the physical form of Ganesha, the god with an elephant head on a human…
body. Seventeen stories about Ganesha follow. The first explains why Ganesha has the head of an elephant. The title tale reveals why Ganesha is special to writers. For grades 5-8Dance, sing, remember: a celebration of Jewish holidays
Par Leslie Kimmelman. 2000
Introduces eleven Jewish holidays--including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot--that are celebrated throughout the year; and Shabbat, which…
is celebrated every week. Explains each observance and some of the related stories, songs, and recipes. For grades 3-6. 2000Shaker hearts
Par Ann Turner. 1997
Describes how the Shakers, founded by Ann Lee and her followers who came to America from England in 1774, centered…
their sect around the theme of "Hands to work, hearts to God." The author portrays their daily life, showing how they dedicated themselves to God while building practical, self-sufficient communities. For grades 3-6 and older readersNothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
Par Rona Arato, Isabel Muñoz. 2023
Ruth Gruber didn't want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. Born to a…
Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her career spanned seven decades and led her to places that other reporters wouldn't or couldn't go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union. At a time when women were expected to stay at home and raise families, Ruth told the stories of people in need and fought for their rights to live in safety and freedom.Nature champions (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Par Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. 2023
Dk life stories: Anne frank (DK Life Stories)
Par Stephen Krensky. 2020
Learn all about Anne Frank and her world-famous diary in this children's biography. In this biography, discover the incredible story…
of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle made up the person who is Anne Frank. Meet her family and friends, explore "The Annex" where they hid, and see her story put in historical context alongside information about World War II and the Holocaust, and Hitler and Nazi Germany. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. An age-appropriate text to create an engaging audiobook children will enjoy listening to. This is the one biography series everyone will want to collect. © 2019 Stephen Krensky © 2020 DK AudioCatherine Girard-Audet (Raconte-moi #54)
Par Hélène Gagnon. 2023
L'enfance de Catherine se passe dans le bonheur auprès de sa famille. Introvertie et passionnée par la lecture, elle se…
sent comblée avec son chien Pollux, Annie, sa best, et Pilu, son amie imaginaire. Au secondaire, tout bascule. L'intimidation et le placotage derrière son dos sont au rendez-vous. Rien ne va plus ! Catherine pleure et se réfugie dans son journal intime. Puis, un changement d'école illumine à nouveau sa vie. L'amour, les amitiés et les voyages forment la jeune femme qu'elle devient. Son diplôme universitaire en poche, Catherine est loin de se douter qu'un jour, elle imaginera un personnage qu'elle baptisera Léa Olivier et qui fera d'elle une auteure des plus populairesBouddha (De vie en vie)
Par Brigitte Labbé. 2003
Présente la vie de Siddhartha Gautama, qui quitta son palais à l'âge de 29 ans, en laissant sa femme et…
son fils, pour vivre dans le dénuement. Sept ans plus tard, assis sous un arbre, il atteint l'illumination, Bouddha est né.Signs of survival: a memoir of the Holocaust
Par Renée G Hartman. 2021
"Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable together. This is their true story. As Jews living in…
1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta, and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be captured and taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Communicating in sign language and relying on each other for strength in the midst of illness, death, and starvation, Renee and Herta would have to fight to survive the darkest of times. This gripping memoir, told in a vivid oral history format, is a testament to the power of sisterhood and love, and now more than ever a reminder of how important it is to honor the past, and keep telling our own stories." -- Provided by publisherThurgood
Par Jonah Winter. 2019
"Fact: Thurgood Marshall was a born lawyer, always arguing. Fact: Thurgood Marshall grew up to become the first Black justice…
on the Supreme Court. Fact: Thurgood Marshall revolutionized America. Before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr., before the civil rights movement there was Thurgood, fighting for African Americans--and winning. Here is the powerful story of the trailblazer who proved that separate is not equal." -- Dust jacketThe tree of life: How a holocaust sapling inspired the world
Par Elisa Boxer. 2024
Hope triumphs over fear in this poignant and impactful true story of the Holocaust—a delicate introduction to World War Two…
history for older audioook listeners. During World War Two, in the concentration camp Terezin, a group of Jewish children and their devoted teacher planted and nurtured a smuggled-in sapling. Over time fewer and fewer children were left to care for the little tree, but those who remained kept lovingly sharing their water with it. When the war finally ended and the prisoners were freed, the sapling had grown into a strong five-foot-tall maple. Nearly eighty years later the tree’s 600 descendants around the world are thriving . . . including one that was planted at New York City’s Museum of Jewish Heritage in 2021. Students will continue to care for it for generations to come, and the world will remember the brave teacher and children who never gave up nurturing a brighter futureKid innovators: True tales of childhood from inventors and trailblazers (Kid Legends)
Par Robin Stevenson. 2021
Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill Gates, the Wright Brothers, Walt Disney, and other international innovators Throughout…
history people have experimented, invented, and created new ways of doing things. Kid Innovators tells the stories of a diverse group of brilliant thinkers in fields like technology, education, business, science, art, and entertainment, reminding us that every innovator started out as a kid. Florence Nightingale rescued baby mice. Alan Turing was a daydreamer with terrible handwriting. And Alvin Ailey felt like a failure at sports. Listeners will learn about the young lives of people like Grace Hopper, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Reshma Saujani, Jacques Cousteau, the Wright Brothers, William Kamkwamba, Elon Musk, Hedy Lamarr, Jonas Salk, Maria Montessori, Madam C. J. Walker, and Walt DisneyPrayers, praises, and thanksgivings
Par Sandol Stoddard. 1992
A rich collection of prayers and inspirational verses from a wealth of religions, nationalities, and cultures the world over. The…
anthology is divided into three sections titled "Hello God: Beginnings," "Wings of Freedom: Reaching Out," and "Lord of the Dance: The Great Journey." For grades 3-6 and older readersTomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books
Par Michelle Markel. 2023
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."―Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Excellent."—Booklist, starred review "Storytelling at its best."—Kirkus, starred review"Enduringly appealing."—School Library Journal,…
starred review "[A] lively portrait."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewMeet Randolph Caldecott, the artist who revolutionized picture book illustration and for whom the prestigious Caldecott medal is named! From acclaimed picture book creators Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock comes a lively, humorous, and energetically informative biography that celebrates the spirit of storytelling in art.Quick! If you don’t move fast, you’ll miss him—there he goes—Randolph Caldecott, future famous illustrator. His sketchbook is full of hurly-burly: wild weather, frisky animals, and people so sprightly they can barely hold onto the pages. But in the 1850s, there were no children’s books like that. Not yet.Many books are published, but their pictures look stiff, full of pretty poses and cluttered scenery. No one has imagined how much fun an illustrated book could be because the future hero of children’s book illustration is still just a lad. Join Michelle Markel and Barbara McClintock for a riotous adventure through the seminal history of children's books—their art, their joy, and the man who changed them for good.[Tomfoolery noun: silliness, shenanigans, buffoonery, skylarking, or pranks]FASCINATING TRUE STORY: This picture book biography introduces readers to the man who redefined children's books, transforming the reading experience of people all around the world! Anyone who loves history, biographies, or books for children will find themselves charmed by this lively look at the life of Randolph Caldecott.WHIMSICAL AND ENGAGING: Full of verve and fun, humor and dynamic vocabulary, this book is history with pure delight, sure to engage even the most reluctant readers!FUN AND INSPIRING GIFT BOOK: With compelling visual storytelling and an inspiring role model for aspiring writers, illustrators, and creatives, this picture book makes a great gift for any giving occasion.PERFECT FOR MOCK CALDECOTTS: Teachers and librarians who introduce the Caldecott Medal and its voting process to kids will find this invaluable as an introduction to looking at, thinking about, and celebrating art.Perfect for:Anyone who loves or wants to learn more about kids' books and children's book illustrationLibrarians, educators, and parents of kids who love history and nonfictionAspiring picture book writers and illustrators of any ageFans of true stories, biographies, and fascinating factsSpecial occasion or thank you gift for teachers and librariansBelva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would Be President
Par Jill Norgren. 2007
Foreword by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgA legal historian recounts the influential life of women's rights activist Belva…
Lockwood, the first woman to practice at the bar of the Supreme CourtIn Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would Be President, prize-winning legal historian Jill Norgren recounts, for the first time, the life story of one of the nineteenth century’s most surprising and accomplished advocates for women’s rights. As Norgren shows, Lockwood was fearless in confronting the male establishment, commanding the attention of presidents, members of Congress, influential writers, and everyday Americans. Obscured for too long in the historical shadow of her longtime colleague, Susan B. Anthony, Lockwood steps into the limelight at last in this engaging new biography.Born on a farm in upstate New York in 1830, Lockwood married young and reluctantly became a farmer’s wife. After her husband's premature death, however, she earned a college degree, became a teacher, and moved to Washington, DC with plans to become an attorney-an occupation all but closed to women. Not only did she become one of the first female attorneys in the U.S., but in 1879 became the first woman ever allowed to practice at the bar of the Supreme Court.In 1884 Lockwood continued her trailblazing ways as the first woman to run a full campaign for the U.S. Presidency. She ran for President again in 1888. Although her candidacies were unsuccessful (as she knew they would be), Lockwood demonstrated that women could compete with men in the political arena. After these campaigns she worked tirelessly on behalf of the Universal Peace Union, hoping, until her death in 1917, that she, or the organization, would win the Nobel Peace Prize.Belva Lockwood deserves to be far better known. As Norgren notes, it is likely that Lockwood would be widely recognized today as a feminist pioneer if most of her personal papers had not been destroyed after her death. Fortunately for readers, Norgren shares much of her subject’s tenacity and she has ensured Lockwood’s rightful place in history with this meticulously researched and beautifully written book.