Non-Fiction
10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War by Philip Caputo
Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and maps depicting the war in Vietnam from its beginning under French control to the fall of Saigon in 1975, and contains accounts from soldiers and civilians, profiles of those involved, and a look at the role of women on the battlefield.
Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and maps depicting the war in Vietnam from its beginning under French control to the fall of Saigon in 1975, and contains accounts from soldiers and civilians, profiles of those involved, and a look at the role of women on the battlefield.
A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer
David Pelzer, victim of one of the worst child abuse cases in the history of California, tells the story of how he survived his mother's brutality and triumphed over his past.
David Pelzer, victim of one of the worst child abuse cases in the history of California, tells the story of how he survived his mother's brutality and triumphed over his past.
Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yeh Mah
The author tells the story of her painful childhood in China where she lived until the age of fourteen with her father, stepmother, and siblings, all of whom considered her bad luck because her mother died shortly after giving birth to her.
The author tells the story of her painful childhood in China where she lived until the age of fourteen with her father, stepmother, and siblings, all of whom considered her bad luck because her mother died shortly after giving birth to her.
Coming to America: A Muslim Family’s Story by Bernard Wolf
Wolf's book looks at the life of an immigrant family trying to make it in America. A lively essay describes the Mahmouds' arrival in the U.S. from Egypt; how the various family members spend their time at school, work, and at home; non-Muslim friends; interest in prototypical American activities such as watching television and playing basketball; and attendance at the mosque on Friday.
Wolf's book looks at the life of an immigrant family trying to make it in America. A lively essay describes the Mahmouds' arrival in the U.S. from Egypt; how the various family members spend their time at school, work, and at home; non-Muslim friends; interest in prototypical American activities such as watching television and playing basketball; and attendance at the mosque on Friday.
Rosa Parks: My Story by Rosa Parks and Jim Haskins
In simple, gracious, compelling language she describes her childhood, family life, and elusive educational opportunities. She explains how her husband encouraged and supported her participation in civil rights activities, and clearly provides with clarity the generally paltry regard for the contributions of black women by the movement's organizers.
In simple, gracious, compelling language she describes her childhood, family life, and elusive educational opportunities. She explains how her husband encouraged and supported her participation in civil rights activities, and clearly provides with clarity the generally paltry regard for the contributions of black women by the movement's organizers.
Want Fries with That? Obesity and the Supersizing of America by Scott Ingram
Scott Ingram examines the seriousness of obesity in America, and provides data and statistics on the number one cause of heart disease. For all of you junk food addicts, you may want to take a look before biting into your next burger.
Scott Ingram examines the seriousness of obesity in America, and provides data and statistics on the number one cause of heart disease. For all of you junk food addicts, you may want to take a look before biting into your next burger.
Marley and Me by John Grogan
A special adaptation of the author's book "Marley & Me" for young readers, in which he shares the story of his golden retriever Marley, and tells of the love his family has for the dog.
A special adaptation of the author's book "Marley & Me" for young readers, in which he shares the story of his golden retriever Marley, and tells of the love his family has for the dog.
Finding Fish by Antwone Fisher and Mim E. Rivas
Antwone Fisher tells the story of his life, from his birth to a prison inmate to his success as a screenwriter in Hollywood, discussing his childhood and teen years in foster homes, his stint in the Navy, his attempts to find his mother and father, and the determination that led him to create the life of his dreams.
Antwone Fisher tells the story of his life, from his birth to a prison inmate to his success as a screenwriter in Hollywood, discussing his childhood and teen years in foster homes, his stint in the Navy, his attempts to find his mother and father, and the determination that led him to create the life of his dreams.
Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
The remarkable true story of a young boy who braved the distance between Honduras and America in order to be with his mother.
The remarkable true story of a young boy who braved the distance between Honduras and America in order to be with his mother.
Chew on This by Eric Schlosser and Charles W. Wilson
Take an in depth look at fast food, what's in it, how it's made, and what it does to our bodies.
Take an in depth look at fast food, what's in it, how it's made, and what it does to our bodies.