Krull, Kathleen. THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE PHOTO : FRANCES PERKINS & HER NEW DEAL FOR AMERICA

 

Krull, Kathleen.

THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE PHOTO : FRANCES PERKINS & HER NEW DEAL FOR AMERICA
New York : Atheneum Books Books for Young Readers, 2020
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481491518

 About a hundred years ago, America suffered a great economic depression. Many people lost their savings, their jobs and their homes. Times were very hard and the people looked to the government to try to find a solution to the problems. A woman named Frances Perkins helped find those answers. She joined the government and was the secretary of labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was very unusual for a woman to hold such an important position. But Frances was certainly up to the job. Find out about Frances and how things got so much better because of her.

Jacobs, Paul DuBois. THE BIG RACE LACE CASE : MACK RHINO, PRIVATE EYE 1

 

Jacobs, Paul DuBois.

THE BIG RACE LACE CASE : MACK RHINO, PRIVATE EYE 1
New York, NY : Aladdin, 2020.
IL K-3
ISBN     9781534441125

 Wow, Mack Rhino is a really good detective. He has just solved his 99th case! And now he is on case number 100. The phone rings and a mystery caller tells Mack they need help. With their shoes! What could that possibly mean? Before Mack can get any more information, the caller hangs up. And now there is a real mystery to solve.

Hurley, Jorey. BEEHIVE

 

Hurley, Jorey.

BEEHIVE
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781481470032

We know how important bees are to our lives. You may think all they do is sting people but without bees, we would be in trouble. How much do you know about bees? Come along and find out about the life cycle of the bee.

Freeman, Martha. BORN CURIOUS : 20 GIRLS WHO GREW UP TO BE AWESOME SCIENTISTS

 Freeman, Martha.

BORN CURIOUS : 20 GIRLS WHO GREW UP TO BE AWESOME SCIENTISTS
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534421530

 All the scientists in this book are women. And they were all born curious. When someone is curious about something, they can come up with great questions. These women all asked those questions and came up with answers. The women come from different backgrounds and different times but they all helped us see the world in different ways.

Diesen, Deborah. EQUALITY'S CALL : THE STORY OF VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA

 

Diesen, Deborah.

EQUALITY'S CALL : THE STORY OF VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA
New York : Beach Lane Books, [2020]
IL K-3

ISBN 9781534439580 

When the United States was born, the founders declared that it would be governed by the people. People would vote for their representatives who would speak for them. But not everyone was allowed to vote. Find out how the laws have changed through the years and the importance of voting.

DePaola, Tomie. FIGHT THE NIGHT

 DePaola, Tomie.

FIGHT THE NIGHT
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, ©1968 [2020]
IL K-3
ISBN 9781534443730 

He is happy playing with his friends so when his mother calls him in for bed, No. He wants to keep playing. He won't go to sleep. He is going to fight the night. But after the battle, who is going to win?