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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest
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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest

Heather Lang | NONFICTION,  Jan 01, 2021

This quiet celebration would be a pleasure to read aloud to a small group.
“Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway
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“Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway

Beth Anderson | NONFICTION,  Nov 01, 2020

Recommended for elementary collections, particularly those that emphasize makerspaces, problem-solving, or STEAM activities.
Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease
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Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and Disease

Gail Jarrow | NONFICTION,  Nov 01, 2020

A good choice for middle and high school teachers or librarians who want to update their history section with a lively and attention-grabbing resource.
The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America To Share
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The Pig War: How a Porcine Tragedy Taught England and America To Share

Emma Bland Smith | NONFICTION,  Nov 01, 2020

The book’s humor and whimsy provide an interesting narrative nonfiction read for elementary classrooms, but the niche subject and erasure of Native history make it suitable only for additional purchase.
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
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Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality

Larry Dane Brimner | NONFICTION,  Nov 01, 2020

Brimner provides an accessible, succinct introduction to the legal arguments and issues of Loving v. Virginia. Recommended for all middle and high school collections.

The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey
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The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey

Alexis O’Neill | NONFICTION,  Oct 01, 2020

This refreshingly honest title is recommended for collections where picture book biographies are in demand.
Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices
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Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices

Lindsay Metcalf | NONFICTION,  Oct 01, 2020

This is a well-researched look at the power of protest, the violence protesters sometimes endure at the hands of law enforcement, and the importance of community organization and activism. Purchase where more nonfiction books on the power of protest are needed for elementary readers.
The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History

The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History

Sandra Neil Wallace & Rich Wallace | NONFICTION,  Sep 25, 2020

A necessary addition to every library and history curriculum. Every reader should know about this pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
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Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson

Susan Goldman Rubin | NONFICTION,  May 01, 2020

Middle and high school students will find inspiration in the life of this fascinating figure in African American history.
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