The Confederate prison known as Andersonville existed for only the last fourteen months of the Civil War-but its well-documented legacy of horror has lived on in the diaries of its prisoners and the transcripts of the trial of its commandant.
Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette-an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution.
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistOne of the Best Books of the Year: Chicago Public Library, School Library Journal, Science Books & FilmsBright white teeth.
Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea's life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America's greatest journeys of exploration.
A Batchelder Award Honor BookWhen Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother.