Rachel Carson—scientist, author, and environmentalist Rachel Carson was always fascinated by the ocean. As a child, she dreamed of it and longed to see it. As a young woman, she felt torn between her love for nature and her desire to pursue a writing career. Then she found a way to combine both. Rachel had a talent for writing and talking about science in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. With her controversial book, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson changed the way we look at our planet. Contains black-and-white illustrations. “Kudlinski has admirably captured the driving force of spirit of a shy but courageous woman in a succinct, respectful approach.” —Booklist About the Women of Our Time series: International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology (Women of Our Time)

Teen & Young Adult

Kudlinski, Kathleen V.

Biographies

Puffin Books

An illustrated biography of the founder of the Girl Scout movement in the United States.

Juliette Gordon Low

Children's Books

Puffin

A biography detailing Helen Keller's adventurous life as she worked tirelessly to lead the way for handicapped people

Helen Keller: A Light for the Blind (Women of Our Time)

A young boy must look after his sick mother and sister while his father and brother fight in World War I

Hero Over Here: A Story of World War I (Once Upon America Series)

Geography & Cultures

Night Bird: A Story of the Seminole Indians (Once upon America)

In 1840 Night Bird, whose clan of Seminole Indians is fighting to preserve its traditional way of life in Florida, must decide whether to seek land and an unknown future in distant Oklahoma.

Night Bird: A Story of the Seminole Indians (Once Upon America)

Frank thought that he'd found a new friend--but he never expected a war to come between them. It's 1941 , and Frank is miserable. If only his family had never moved to Hawaii. Everyone and everything on the island looks and sounds strange to him. Then Frank meets Kenji, a Japanese-American boy who just might become a friend. But the unthinkable happens--Pearl Harbor is bombed , and by the Japanese! Can Frank and Kenji even be friends?

Pearl Harbor Is Burning!: A Story of World War II (Once Upon America)

Literature & Fiction

An hour before dawn on April 18, 1906, Phillip is awakened by the barking of dogs and the fearful whinnying of his father's horses. Moments later, San Francisco is struck by a tremendous earthquake. As walls buckle and bricks rain down on them Phillip's family struggles to escape from their own home. Then he remembers the horses. Can Phillip save them—and himself—in time?

Earthquake!: A Story of Old San Francisco (Once Upon America)

Animals

Clay dreams of becoming a Texas Ranger, especially after meeting Seth, who tells him wonderful tales of the exploits of the brave men protecting the frontier, but he soon discovers that behind the glory lie harsh truths about life and death. Reprint.

Lone Star: A Story of the Texas Rangers (Once upon America)

When his family travels west via wagon train in 1845, Ben faces many adventures and hardships. Along with the dangers of rough weather and wild animals, Ben also fears the possibility that he might have a devastating asthma attack. As his family sets out from Missouri to Oregon, young Ben wonders whether he will have more trouble with the dangers of the journey or his debilitating asthma.

Facing West: A Story of the Oregon Trail (Once Upon America)

The ancient Chinese thought they were magical dragons. Scientists thought they could only float on water since they were so big. Boy, were they wrong! Even today, notions about dinosaurs are being revised as new discoveries are made. This lively book offers fascinating insight into how certain theories were formulated, and then how those theories were proved or disproved.

Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!

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