Filter by
If the world were a village : a book about the world's people
The 2nd Edition of the best-selling book which has sold over 400 000 copies in 17 languages - updated with new content and insights about the world's people. First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting ?world-mindedness? by imagining the world's population - all 6.8 billion of us - as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World …
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781554535958
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 31 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 306 SMI
Emmanuel's dream : the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, le…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780449817445
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- T
Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters
In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780241370902
- Collation
- 36 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 179 OBA
The invisible boy
A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend... Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party . . . until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project to…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781582464503
- Collation
- 36 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- L
A child's garden : a story of hope
Master storyteller Michael Foreman has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war. Master storyteller Michael Foreman has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war. A boy’s world is ruin and rubble, with a wire fence and soldiers separating him from the cool hills where …
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781406325881
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- F
Sky color
The sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way. Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turn…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780763623456
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- R
Ish
A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot. Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, tur…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780763623449
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- R
The dot
With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us. Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to e…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780763619619
- Collation
- 32 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- R
The way I feel
Children experience complex emotions just like adults. Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their social-emotional learning, developing empathy, and building resilience. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel u…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781884734724
- Collation
- 18 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 152.4 CAI
Red scarf girl : a memoir of the Cultural Revolution
Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice In the tradition of The Diary of Anne Frank and I Am Malala, this is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. This edition includes a detailed glossary, pronunciation guide, discus…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780064462082
- Collation
- 301 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- J
Computer Science, Information & General Works 
Philosophy & Psychology 
Religion 
Social Sciences 
Language 
Pure Science 
Applied Sciences 
Art & Recreation 
Literature 
History & Geography