Paula Wiseman: 284 books
All That Trash
The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2018
An ALA Notable Book
“The year was 1987 and a ship full of trash was about to become famous…The narrative is immensely readable…A fresh take on a story of old garbage guaranteed to spark conversations and a desire for actions among students. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal...
by Frank Keating
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Frank Keating takes you on an ultimate tour of Abraham Lincoln’s life from boyhood to presidency in this biography, which includes stunning paintings by award-winning artist Mike Wimmer that bring the sixteenth President of the United States to vivid life.
To say Abraham Lincoln came from...
George
George Washington, Our Founding Father (with audio recording)
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2012
Founding father George Washington’s boyhood defined our first president—see how in this picture book biography.
As a boy, with the help of his teachers, George Washington created a list of the values of civility that he wanted to live by:
When another speaks, be attentive yourself...
by Alexandra Diaz
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 6, 2016
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 6, 2016
PURA BELPRÉ HONOR BOOK
ALA NOTABLE BOOK
“Powerful and timely.” —Booklist (starred review)
“An important, must-have addition to the growing body of literature with immigrant themes.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
En esta absorbente y emocionante novela juvenil,...
Daredevil
The Daring Life of Betty Skelton (with audio recording)
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2013
A riveting picture book biography of Betty Skelton, aviation and auto racing pioneer, from award-winning author/illustrator Megan McCarthy. Includes audio!
In the 1930s most girls were happy playing with dolls. But one girl, Betty Skelton, liked playing with airplanes, watching them fly around...
Eliza's Freedom Road
An Underground Railroad Diary
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2011
It is 1852 in Alexandria, Virginia. An orphaned slave, twelve-year-old Eliza has only the quilt her mother left her and the memory of the stories she told. Stories become Eliza’s lifeline to freedom after she takes to the night upon learning she will soon be traded. “Go East. Your back to the...
Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life
with audio recording
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Young Hewitt Anderson is sweet, smart, polite—and very, very small. This warmly humorous tale with audio is “proof that, when it comes to heart, physical size isn’t the whole story” (Kirkus Reviews).
Young Hewitt Anderson is his parents' pride and joy, and they love him so. Hewitt is...
by Alexandra Diaz
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
PURA BELPRÉ HONOR BOOK
ALA NOTABLE BOOK
“An important, must-have addition to the growing body of literature with immigrant themes.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
Twelve-year-old Jaime makes the treacherous and life-changing journey from his home in Guatemala to live...
When Washington Crossed the Delaware
A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2012
"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all across America."
-- Lynne Cheney
Christmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for our young country. In the six months since the Declaration of...
Little Green
Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2013
I was born in a small city near the East Sea,
when the Great Cultural Revolution began.
My name is Little Green,
my country Zhong Guo, the Middle Kingdom.
When I was ten years old,
our leader had died and the revolution ended.
And this is how I remember it.
When Chun Yu was born...
Earmuffs for Everyone!
How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs (with audio recording)
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2015
As a young boy, Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to becoming a great inventor in this nonfiction picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Pop! and Daredevil.
When your ears are cold, you can wear earmuffs, but that wasn’t true for Chester Greenwood back in 1873. Earmuffs...
by Edie Colon
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
When six-year-old Gabriella hears talk of Castro and revolution in her home in Cuba, she doesn’t understand. Soon the day comes when she and her parents move to a new place called the Bronx. Life isn’t the same. It isn’t warm like Havana. They have something called “snow” and food called...
Words Set Me Free
The Story of Young Frederick Douglass (with audio recording)
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.
This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality...
Dream Big
Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold (with audio recording)
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan’s mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes.
Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal—and with dedication...