Artifacts throughout American history

By Linde, Barbara M

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973 LIN

Gr 4–7—Essays about what primary sources are and how they can be interpreted by current and future generations bookend content about specific types of primary sources. Using about two pages of text per piece and incorporating relevant images, the series' authors highlight different primary sources, be they photographs, objects, or diaries, and provide good historical context for each. Connections and comparisons are also made with contemporary photographs. Native American tribes aren't consistently identified when they are referenced, and some of the subjects are duplicated across titles. While no source notes are provided, the authors do list photo credits and suggest further reading and relevant and reputable websites. Critical-thinking questions are also interspersed throughout. VERDICT The few misses aside, this series does well engaging readers with primary sources from U.S. history. Copyright 2019 School Library Journal. School Library Journal Reviews

Child of the dream: a memoir of 1963

By Robinson, Sharon

Publishing Date: 2019

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973 ROB

"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including her family hosting several fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. at their home in Connecticut, other Civil Rights heroes of the day calling Jackie Robinson for advice and support, and even attending the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. But Sharon was also dealing with her own personal problems like going through puberty, being one of the only black children in her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood, and figuring out her own role in the fight for equality. This memoir follows Sharon as she goes through that incredible year of her life"--

The next president: the unexpected beginnings and unwritten future of America's presidents

By Messner, Kate

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.09 MES

Looks at what the presidents to be who were alive at various dates were doing at that moment, including serving in government, working in different fields, studying, or being a child, and wonders what the future presidents that are alive today are doing.

Most wanted: the revolutionary partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams

By Marsh, Sarah Jane

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.3 MAR

"John Hancock and Samuel Adams were an unlikely pair of troublemakers. Hancock was young and dashing. Adams was old and stodgy. But working together, they rallied the people of Boston against the unfair policies of Great Britain and inspired American resistance. And to King George, they became a royal pain. When the British army began marching toward Lexington and Concord, sending Hancock and Adams fleeing into the woods, the two men couldn't help but worry--this time, had they gone too far? Rich with historical detail and primary sources, this spirited tale takes readers through ten years of taxes and tea-tossing, tyranny and town hall meetings. The team behind Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word reunites for a lively look at the origins of the American Revolution told through the powerful partnership of two legendary founders."--Amazon.com.

Star-spangled: the story of a flag, a battle, and the American anthem

By Grove, Tim

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.5 GRO

Complemented by historical artwork and photos, an account of the lesser-known history of America's national anthem describes the American flag's design, the important contributions of free black soldiers during the War of 1812, and the intense battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem.

Blood and germs: the Civil War battle against wounds and disease

By Jarrow, Gail

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.7 JAR

"...explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses. The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Bullets and artillery shells shattered soldiers' bodies, while microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as did the battles. Yet from this tragic four-year conflict came innovations that enhanced medical care in the United States. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives." -- Amazon.com.

John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid

By Jopp, Kelsey

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.7 JOP

"Describes the life of abolitionist John Brown, and the 1859 raid he led on Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Includes several critical "Think About It" questions and "Voices from the Past" sections."--

Welcome to Samantha's world, 1904: growing up in America's new century

By Gourley, Catherine

Publishing Date: c1999

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.91 GOU

An in-depth look at life for girls and women in America in 1904, discussing city and town life, social reform, new inventions, amusements, and more.

Conspiracy: Nixon, Watergate, and democracy's defenders

By Pearson, P. O'Connell

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J973.924 PEA

"An exploration of President Nixon's contentious time in office, the Watergate scandal, and the people who helped protect our Constitution"--

Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer's fight for the Statue of Liberty

By Friddell, Claudia

Publishing Date: [2020]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: J974.7 FRI

When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty's head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's dream of seeing France's gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested in paying for the statue's needed pedestal, Pulitzer used his newspaper, the New York World, to call on all Americans to contribute. An inspiring story of how one immigrant brought together young and old, rich and poor, to raise funds for the completion of a treasured national monument.

Just like Rube Goldberg: the incredible true story of the man behind the machines

By Aronson, Sarah

Publishing Date: [2019]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB GOLDBERG

Rube Goldberg was a real cartoonist who got really, really famous by inventing a whole lot of crazy, brilliant, impractical, funny stuff. None of which ever got made. Does that make any sense? It will after you read this book!

Drawing on walls: a story of Keith Haring

By Burgess, Matthew

Publishing Date: 2020

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB HARING

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids"--Provided by publisher.