*Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry
A well-written, engaging middle grades biography of Harriet Tubman, conductor on the Underground Railroad, that tells young readers about her life from birth to death. …
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Nonfiction books we recommend
*In the Land of the Blue Burqas by Kate McCord
In a beautifully written memoir full of vignettes, McCord gives readers glimpses of the people and culture of Afghanistan through her eyes as a Christian NGO. …
I Dared to Call Him Father by Bilquis Sheikh
A Pakistani Muslim woman recounts how God spoke to her, calling her out of her Muslim background, and how she dared to call him “Father” …
Look at the Weather by Britta Techentrup
This picture book for all ages encourages readers to “look at the weather” while learning the basic causes of it. Look at the Weather by …
*How Sweet the Sound by Carole Boston Weatherford
How Sweet the Sound tells the story of “Amazing Grace” in rhyming couplets and dramatic illustrations. Ages 6-10 *How Sweet the Sound: the Story of …
Rethinking School by Susan Wise Bauer
In Rethinking School, Susan Wise Bauer offers practical suggestions and background information for crafting the best education for your unique child. Rethinking School: How to …
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery by Rebecca Hirsch
Why is the population of Monarch butterflies declining? This book invites readers to ponder the mystery, and participate in the solution. The Monarchs Are Missing: …
How Does My Home Work? by Chris Butterworth
This engaging picture book explains in simple terms the complex system that makes a house “work” How Does My Home Work? by Chris Butterworth, illustrated …