If you'd like to read about Superman:
The Science Behind Superman's Flight by Tammy Enz - When people are in trouble, the Man of Steel always flies in to save the day. But what is flight and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world soar through the air like Superman? Get ready to explore and learn about the amazing science of flight alongside the World's Greatest Hero. - (Capstone Press)
The Science Behind Superman's Speed by Tammy Enz - With his incredible super-speed, the Man of Steel can always stay ahead of his enemies. But what is speed and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world match Superman's speed? Get ready to explore and learn about the amazing science of speed alongside the World's Greatest Hero. - (Capstone Press)
Superman: the Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel by Scott Beatty - For 60 years the world famous Man of Steel has used his superpowers to fight for truth, justice, and fair play against the forces of evil and chaos. With unparalleled access to the archives of DC Comics-the creators of Superman-classic art is combined with some never-before-published work to create Superman: The Ultimate Guide. Discover Superman and little known facts about his universe as never before-key locations are revealed, crucial events and characters are profiled, and secrets are unlocked in this comprehensive volume. - (DK Publishing)
Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan: the True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate by Rick Bowers - Intertwining stories about the invention of Superman as a defender of the little guy, his rise as a media force, and the real fight against the Ku Klux Klan demonstrate how a mythical hero could take on the fight for civil rights. - (Baker & Taylor) ((Note: the link above may not work, as the only copy right now is housed at Millhopper which is under renovation. I wanted to mention the book anyway. Try checking after they reopen))
If you'd like to read about making comics:
Bad Kitty Makes Comics... and You Can Too! by Nick Bruel -The author of the Bad Kitty series presents a humorous guide to drawing and writing comics, with tips on composition, sound effects, word balloons, writing funny dialogue, and drawing faces, with practice exercises for each step. - (Baker & Taylor)
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Mangas, and Graphic Novels by Scott McCloud - Presents instructions for aspiring cartoonists on the art form's key techniques, sharing concise and accessible guidelines on such principles as capturing the human condition through words and images in a minimalist style. - (Baker & Taylor)
If you'd like to read about the history of computers:
Communication Technology: from Smoke Signals to Smartphones by Tracey Kelly - Even very young children know how to use smartphones and listen to music on streaming sites. But how much do they know about the history of this technology, and how we got to where we are today? This series traces the story of the development of inventions in a particular field from the earliest steps to our current technology, showing how each breakthrough eventually led to a new one. -Publisher's website.
The First Computers by Megan Cooley Peterson - The first laptop computer weighed 24 pounds 10 kilograms! What were early computers like and who made them? Find out about the first supercomputers, the first personal computers, the first smartphone, and more. - (Capstone Press)
Women Who Launched the Computer Age by Laurie Calkhoven - An introduction to the six women technological pioneers who programmed the first all-electronic computer describes their role in ending World War II and how they were not given public credit for the project despite how dramatically it changed the world. - (Baker & Taylor)
If you'd like to read about coding:
Code This! by Jennifer Szymanski - Welcome to the Coder Crew, where you're on a mission. You'll write algorithms to find hidden treasures, decode ciphers to read secret messages, create loops to program an expedition, and more. Along the way, you'll learn the art of figuring out how to do things in general. That's called computer science. You'll also learn the art of explaining something in particular. That's called programming, or coding. - (Random House, Inc.)
Coding with Anna and Elsa: a Frozen Guide to Blockly by Kiki Prottsman - Practice the basics of coding using Blockly. Activities featuring the cast of Frozen and step-by-step instructions guide readers through exercises that teach sequencing, debugging, and more. Readers can try out the skills they learn at a code.org companion site.- (Baker & Taylor)
How to Be a Coder by Kiki Prottsman - A kid-friendly introduction to coding shares comprehensive, STEAM-supporting activities that demonstrate how to work offline and online using Scratch 3.0 and includes short biographies of such coding pioneers as Alan Turing and Katherine Johnson. - (Baker & Taylor)
If you'd like to read about the Statue of Liberty:
Let Liberty Rise: How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty by Chana Stiefel - An uplifting story about the power of teamwork describes how former immigrant Joseph Pulitzer appealed to his fellow citizens, including thousands of young children, to donate enough small funds collectively to build a pedestal for France’s 100th birthday gift to America, the Statue of Liberty. Illustrations. - (Baker & Taylor)
What is the Statue of Liberty by Joan Holub - In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers. - (Penguin Putnam)
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Worker on the Statue of Liberty: A Monument You'd Rather Not Build by David Antram - Get ready . . . as a young French sculptor, you're about to embark on one of the most ambitious artistic projects of the 19th century. There's not a moment's rest for a worker on the Statue of Liberty. Find out all about the inspiration for the statue, the process of its construction, and its journey to New York City. This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. - (Scholastic)
If you'd like to read about art (since Liberty is a sculpture):
A Journey Through Art: A Global History by Aaron Rosen - The journey is chronological with three sections: prehistoric and ancient; medieval and early modern; and modern and contemporary. Two beautifully illustrated spreads showcase each destination, allowing children to engage with the art, artifacts, and culture of a unique place in time as Aaron Rosen tells the story of how art developed across the world. - (WW Norton)
13 Art Movements Children Should Know by Brad Finger - The latest volume in this successful series introduces young readers to major movements in art history--from Romanesque to Pop art. Children will find hours of fun reading that will equip them with essential knowledge--enhancing and deepening their understanding of art history and inspiring them in their own artistic endeavors. - (Prestel Publishing)
3-D Art Lab for Kids: 32 Hands-On Adventures in Sculpture and Mixed Media by Susan Schwake - Includes thirty-six kid-friendly fine art projects in paper, clay, textiles, sculpture, and jewelry, with each project inspired by the work of a prominent artist and illustrated with step-by-step photographs of the process. - (Baker & Taylor)
If you'd like to read about the battle and major figures in it:
Custer's Last Battle: Red Hawk's Account of the Battle of Little Bighorn June 25,1876 by Paul Goble - When 700 men commanded by General Custer faced the combined forces of the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull at the Little Bighorn, the massacre became the stuff of legend. In this commemorative edition, Caldecott winner Paul Goble retells this story of honor and bravery through the eyes of Red Hawk, a fictional young Lakota warrior. Also featured is a foreword by Joe Medicine Crow, grandson of one of Custer's scouts. - (NBN)
The Life of Crazy Horse by Miriam Coleman - Shares the life and times of the Oglala warrior, including his resistance to reservations, his victory at the Battle of the Rosebud, and his death. - (Baker & Taylor)
Remember Little Bighorn: Indians, Soldiers, and Scouts Tell Their Stories by Paul Robert Walker - Readers first learn about events preceding the fighting, including the discovery of gold on Indian land in the Black Hills, the refusal by Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and other Indian leaders to obey a government order to live on the Great Sioux Reservation, and the subsequent battle in Rosebud Valley. The narrative evolves to the three major clashes known collectively as the Battle of the Little Bighorn: the attack by Major Reno on Sitting Bull's village, the "Custer Massacre" in which Crazy Horse and more than a thousand warriors wipe out George Armstrong Custer and his immediate command, and the final battle on Reno Hill, which culminates in the victorious Sioux and Cheyenne setting fire to the grass and moving up the river. - (Random House, Inc.)
Sitting Bull in His Own Words by Julia McDonnell - Traces the life of Native American leader Sitting Bull, outlining his early years, his differences with the United States government, his escape to Canada and eventual return, and his murder, through personal quotations and other information. - (Baker & Taylor)
If you'd like to read about Native American tribes & cultures:
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales by James Bruchac - Engaging, inspirational, and above all entertaining, these legends come from Native American peoples across the U.S. Richly illustrated with original art, they capture a wide range of belief systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape, Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold tales, all with informative introductions, range from creation myths to animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and sacrifice. Find out how stories first came to be, and how the People came to the upper world. Meet Rabbit, the clever and irresistible Creek trickster. See how the buffalo saved the Lakota people, and why the Pawnee continue to do the Bear Dance to this very day.
Native American Library series
Native American Lore & Legends series
Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems by Maria Rendon - A riddle is a question with a surprising answer. A poem is an unexpected view of the world around us. Combine the two, and you have this collection of twenty-two riddle-poems gathered from Native American sources by Brian Swann, a preeminent scholar, poet, and collector of riddles from around the globe. With stunning illustrations, this remarkable book encourages all to see the world anew. - (Harcourt Publishing)
Originally Posted by StephanieT on May 25, 2021