Tetris: The Games People Play
Once Alexey created a working prototype, he found himself playing it a lot. Probably too much.
William the Conqueror
Looking for a tome? This richly detailed biography of one of history’s most notorious figures should satiate your cravings.
You Have a Voice
This is a list of books that could start a discussion about something kids might wonder about – protests.
New Wave of Rockographies
A collection of rock biographies covering artists of the New Wave genre.
Scrappy : Use Everything You Have, Trust Yourself, and Press the Reset Button for Success, the Lolly Wolly Doodle Way
Down-to-earth advice easily applies to business dealings as well as everyday living.
Nothing New Under the Sun
Autobiographical account from 1821 of an opium user’s hallucinations and wanderings and the resulting paranoia that led him to abandon the experiment.
Storm of Steel (In Stahlgewittern)
“Storm of Steel” is the result of the perfect storm of courage under fire and pure luck. The first hand account it offers of WWI combat as well as the life and attitudes of the soldiers who fought is an essential work for history buffs and action junkies alike. Its often poetic prose shows us equally the horrors and the grim beauty of war on a massive scale.
Discovering the Invention of Nature
A fascinating biography about the man who began the environmental movement almost 200 years ago!
Words of Encouragement
“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves…”
Picture Books for Older Readers
Picture books span a variety of reading levels and many of our most popular picture books contain content and vocabulary that is much better suited for an older reader.