The Annenbergs

The Annenbergs
Author: John E. Cooney
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1982
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.

Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph
Author: Lee Engfer
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736868884

A biography on the life of Wilma Rudolph, hero of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Written in graphic-novel format.

Nathan Hale

Nathan Hale
Author: Shannon Knudsen
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0876149050

Recounts the life of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale, whose decision to become a spy for General George Washington cost him his life.

Hiss Me Deadly

Hiss Me Deadly
Author: Bruce Hale
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0152054820

Chet Gecko is hired by Principal Zero to investigate the disappearance of valuable items from Emerson Hicky Elementary--including Mama Gecko's pearls.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0736854886

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of President Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence"--Provided by publisher.

Jumping Into Nothing

Jumping Into Nothing
Author: Gina Willner-Pardo
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395841303

Nine-year-old Sophie tries to deal with her fear of jumping off the high diving board at the community pool by listing other things she is afraid of doing and forcing herself to do them.

Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull
Author: Augusta Stevenson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 1996-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0689806280

A biographical look at the childhood of Sitting Bull, one of the greatest Sioux warriors to fight against the white man.

Molly Gets Mad

Molly Gets Mad
Author: Suzy Kline
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780399234088

Third grader Molly is jealous of Florence's superior ice skating ability but makes an interesting discovery about teamwork when she joins the hockey team.

Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman

Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman
Author: Monica Kulling
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2013-11-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0385374798

An easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman's life--from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America's greatest female role models.

Get Lost!

Get Lost!
Author: Nancy E. Krulik
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2006-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781599612331

Katie Carew's third-grade class spends three days at Science Camp, where Katie magically changes places with the strict Head Counselor while on a hike and gets her group hopelessly lost.