Reviews by Category: Nonfiction

Who Was Booker T. Washington tells the amazing story of a man who was born a slave, but grew up to be a strong and smart leader. When he was a boy, life was very hard, but he never gave up. He wanted to learn so badly that he walked miles just to go to school. He believed that getting a good education, working hard and being patient could help Black people have better lives. He started a school called Tuskegee Institute to help Black students learn important skills.

AP Human Geography Premium Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP human geography for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use. 

This book tells the story of Sitting Bull, a brave and smart leader of the Lakota Sioux people. The book starts with his childhood, showing how he learned to ride horses and hunt. He worked hard and became known for his courage and leadership. As he grew older, Sitting Bull stood up to protect his land and his people when the U.S. government tried to take it away. The book talks about big events like the Battle of Little Bighorn, where he and his warriors won a famous fight.

This book tells the fun story of Chuck Jones, the man who helped make famous cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. When Chuck was a kid, he loved to draw and make people laugh. He worked hard and became a top cartoon maker at Warner Bros., where he made lots of silly and smart cartoons. The book also talks about Chuck’s childhood and how he kept going even when things were hard. He never gave up on his dream of being an artist. His cartoons were not just funny, they were full of creativity and fun ideas that made people smile.

This book tells the story of Genghis Khan, a strong and powerful leader from long ago. He was born as Temujin in Mongolia in the 1100s. His early life was hard because his father died, and his family had to fight to survive. But, Temujin was brave and smart. He brought many Mongol tribes together and became their leader. The book shows how he led his army across Asia and Europe using good planning and discipline. He also made new rules, helped trade grow and supported learning. Even though he was a tough warrior, the book explains how his ideas and actions changed the world in big ways.

Steve Sheinkin wrote the book Impossible Escape. It is a true story of heroism and survival in Nazi Europe. The book is based in 1942, Nazi occupied Slovakia. Teenager Rudi Vrba is trying to escape to freedom but is captured by Nazi Secret Service. He is sent to one of the most dreaded concentration camps in Germany, Auschwitz. After spending two years in the most notorious camp, suffering from intolerable and inhumane conditions, he's had enough. It's time to escape. 

This book tells the story of Maurice Sendak, the famous writer and artist who made Where the Wild Things Are. It starts with his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, where he liked to draw and make up stories. The book shows how he grew up to become an artist, worked on books and cartoons and made some of the most loved kids' stories. It also talks about some of the hard times he had, like being sick and feeling different from others.

Stacey Abrams is a strong leader in American politics and works hard to protect voting rights. The book starts with her childhood in Mississippi and Georgia. She grew up in a big family that believed in learning and working hard. It shows how she was a smart and determined student who always dreamed big. The book talks about how Stacey became a lawyer, author and leader. It also explains how she ran for governor of Georgia. Even though she didn’t win, she didn’t give up. Instead, she worked to help more people vote and make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Steven Spielberg is one of the most famous movie makers in the world. This book starts with his childhood. As a kid, Steven loved using a camera to make short movies. He was shy, but had big dreams. The book shows how he grew up and made some of the most famous movies ever, like Jaws, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park.

This book tells the story of Taylor Swift becoming a famous music star. It starts with her growing up in Pennsylvania, where she loved singing and writing songs. The book tells how she moved to Nashville to chase her dream and worked hard to become a country singer. Later, she became a huge pop star known all over the world. It talks about her hit songs, albums and how she tells stories through her music. The book also shows how she cares about her fans and speaks about things that matter. It’s a great story of how a small-town girl became one of the most popular singers in the world.