Children's Books

Sort by: 

  • A History of Travel in 50 Vehicles

    Paula Grey, Phillip Hoose

    Hardback

    Paula Grey explores how creative thinkers—collaborating or competing and always building on the work of their predecessors—have envisioned new ways to move about in the world.

  • Far Side of the Moon: The Story of Apollo 11's Third Man

    Alex Irvine, Ben Bishop

    Hardback

    *Junior Library Guild Selection 2017*

    A unanimous selection to the 2018 Maverick Graphic Novel List!

    This graphic retelling of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission follows astronaut Michael Collins, commander of the lunar orbiter, to the far side of the moon.

  • A History of Ambition in 50 Hoaxes

    Gale Eaton, Phillip Hoose

    Hardback

    What do the Trojan Horse, Piltdown Man, Keely Motor Company, and Ponzi Scheme have in common? They were all famous hoaxes, carefully designed and bolstered with false evidence.

  • My Busy Green Garden

    Terry Pierce, Carol Schwartz

    Hardback

    So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear,...

  • Astronaut Annie

    Suzanne Slade, Nicole Tadgell

    Hardback

    Annie’s joyful exuberance and her family’s whole-hearted support leave no doubt that her dream is within her grasp. This delightful story—with backmatter about women astronauts—encourages young readers to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars.