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Simeon's Story: An Eyewitness Account of the Kidnapping of Emmett Till.
With a fresh perspective and never before been told details, Simeon Wright, the cousin of Emmett Till, offers a first hand account of the famous kidnapping and murder found in every American history textbook.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781556527838
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Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World
The funniest man in the world did not lead a very humorous life. Fleischmann ably chronicles the life and time of Charlie Chaplin.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780061896408
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The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History
This title makes history come alive by adding a little silliness and a lot of sarcasm and humor- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780385736503
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Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission compiled secret files on more than 87,000 private citizens in the most extensive state spying program in U.S. history. Its mission: to save segregation.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781426305955
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Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different
Equally reviled and revered--often by the same people--Steve Jobs, the man who operated from his own "reality distortion field," was an extraordinary "tweaker" who transcended the visionary to perfect the simple and transform the world as we know it. -
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom and Science
Sugar has left a bloody trail through human history. Cane--not cotton or tobacco--drove the bloody Atlantic slave trade and took the lives of countless Africans who toiled on vast sugar plantations under cruel overseers. And yet the very popularity of sugar gave abolitionists in England the one tool that could finally end the slave trade. This book traces the history of sugar from its origins in New Guinea around 7000 B.C. to its use in the 21st century to produce ethanol.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780618574926
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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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Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony was completed during the horrors of the 900-day Siege of Leningrad during World War II. Anderson's sweeping history of the first half of the twentieth century in Soviet Russia and his focus on the life of the slight, bespectacled composer is dramatic, challenging, and immersive. Political and cultural revolutions and upheavals enveloped Russia over the decades during which Shostakovich grew into one of the West's most celebrated composers. Meticulous research and a captivating narrative celebrate courage, perseverance—and music.
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- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9780763668181
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Teen Cyberbulling Investigated: Where Do Your Rights End and Consequences Begin?
Using real life cases, Judge Jacobs examines what is cyberbulling and how it is sometimes defined by the courts- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781575423395
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Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
In this well-written and readable biography, readers are given special insight into the insular and unique world of Dr. Temple Grandin. Grandin, who throughout her career in animal science, has revolutionized the livestock industry, was born with autism in 1947 in a world that didn't yet have a name for the disorder.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780547443157
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Terezin: Voices from the Holocaust
Haunting voices and illustrations portray the trials of the Jews housed at Terezin, used as a propaganda tool for the Nazis to disguise the genocide. This compelling collection by Thomson brings together original diaries and artwork from artists and writers imprisoned there.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780763649630
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Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
Two men stumbled upon human remains along the Columbia River near Kennewick Washington. Author, Sally Walker presents the scientific research process and discoveries that have been made since 1996 when those 9,000 year-old remains, of what is now known as Kennewick Man, were uncovered.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9780761374572
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They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group
Documents the history and origin of the Ku Klux Klan from its beginning in Pulaski, Tennessee, and provides personal accounts, congressional documents, diaries, and more- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780618440337
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This Land is Our Land: A History of American Immigration
Immigrants arriving in the U.S. have, more often than not, been met with suspicion, anger, and prejudice. Opponents of immigration argue that immigrants take jobs away from U.S. citizens, don't deserve to be here, and should be sent back to where they cam- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781419716607
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This Strange Wilderness: The Life and Art of John James Audubon
John James Audubon traveled the length and breadth of North America in service of his monumental Birds of America, the work that marked his lasting reputation as a naturalist. Plain's account, drawn from Audubon's journals and letters, conveys the artist's determination (some regarded him as a madman) to document the continent's rich variety of birds and other wildlife. This elegantly designed book deftly blends art and ornithology, and includes lovely reproductions of Audubon's work.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2016
- ISBN: 9780803248847
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A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II
A thrilling, richly detailed account of the regiments of female Russian aviators who fought in World War II as pilots, mechanics, and navigators. Through extensive research, descriptive personal stories, and examples of overcoming misogynist social norms, this powerful account shows the bravery and camaraderie needed to change history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9780062453013
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Titanic: Voices From the Disaster
This moving, exciting history of the 1912 disaster reads like an action movie with cliffhangers at the end of each chapter. The additional material, ranging from the only surviving photos of the inside of the boat during its journey to diagrams and timelines to accounts of what happened to the survivors afterwards, is exhaustive and meticulously researched.
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To Timbuktu: Nine Countries, Two People, One True Story
Casey and Steven, two twenty-something students, travel together through China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Mali on Casey's Fulbright scholarship in an attempt to to learn about each other, themselves, and other cultures. This illustrated memoir is full of travel facts that will pique readers' interest.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781596435278
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Tom Thumb: The Remarkable True Story of a Man in Miniature
Sullivan portrays Tom Thumb as the first international superstar, documenting and recreating the late 1800s through primary sources, evocative book design, period illustrations, and numerous photographs.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780547182032
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Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children's Ship"
In 1940, the passenger ship City of Benares set sail from Britain, carrying 200 passengers, many of them children hoping to escape the ravages of war. Before they could reach safety, the ship was struck by a torpedo, and a tragic race to save the passengers began. Cinematic language, extensive back matter, archival photos and dramatic illustrations bring this suspenseful and devastating story to life.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2020
- ISBN: 9781627795548
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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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Unraveling Freedom: The Battle for Democracy on the Home Front During World War I
While American troops fought against the Germans in World War I, patriots at home took up their own battle against all things German, with both comic and tragic consequences. Photographs and illustrations from the time period add to the appeal of this readable history.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781426307034
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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
This minimalist text takes a journalistic approach to describing the political and social implications of the Syrian refugee crisis It features the stories of individual refugees, while also focusing on local and global trends contributing to the crisis. -
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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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
Inspired by the more than 700 letters the van Gogh brothers wrote to each other, Heiligman uncovers fresh insights into Vincent's development as an artist and his relationship with the brother who supported him emotionally and financially throughout his life- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2018, Michael L. Printz Award 2018
- ISBN: 9780805093391
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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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Watch This Space: Designing, Defending and Sharing Public Spaces
With excellent color visuals, readers gain an understanding of the role urban planning can play in creating a sense of community and are assisted in thinking deeply about the world around them.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9781554532933
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We Are Not Beasts of Burden: Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike
Traces the history of California farmworkers fighting for better working and living conditions.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2011
- ISBN: 9780761346082
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We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
Focusing on the experiences of four young people who were at the center of a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement, this is the story of 4,000 black children and teenagers who voluntarily went to jail between May 2 and May 11, 1963. In the end, the children succeeded where adults had failed, and one of the most racially violent cities in America was desegregated.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2013
- ISBN: 9781561456277
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Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way)
Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781426307614
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The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found
Cinematic portrayals of the high seas can't touch the rollicking realities of life aboard the Eighteenth century ship, The Whydah.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2018
- ISBN: 9780763680336
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Wideness & Wonder: The Life and Art of Georgia O'Keefe
O'Keefe's passion for art, along with her unconventional behavior, elevated her to national attention at a time when there were few female painters, especially after she moved to New Mexico and began her unique paintings of skulls, flowers, and desert landscapes.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9780811869836
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Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem
Schanzer's dramatic narrative voice, primary source evidence, and atmospheric scratchboard illustrations combine to shine a meticulously researched, reality-show spotlight on the Salem Witch Trials.- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2012
- ISBN: 9781426308697
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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
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