Into the deep: the life of naturalist and explorer William Beebe

By Sheldon, David

Publishing Date: c2009

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB BEEBE

When William Beebe was born in 1877, scientists had only begun to explore the natural world, a world that fascinated Beebe even as a child. He studied migratory birds, rain forest canopies, and ocean depths. Beebe was a pioneer of ecology, observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

The man who loved libraries: the story of Andrew Carnegie

By Larsen, Andrew

Publishing Date: 2017

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB CARNEGIE

Carnegie believed strongly in sharing his wealth, and one of the ways he did this was by funding the construction of over 2,500 public libraries around the world. His philanthropy completely revolutionized public libraries, which weren't widespread at the time. Told in simple, lyrical text, the story unfolds against striking, stylized illustrations that transport readers to the bustle and boom of the Industrial Revolution. An informational spread explains more about Carnegie's life and work.When he was a child in the 1840s, Andrew Carnegie and his family immigrated to America in search of a new beginning. His working-class Scottish family arrived at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Carnegie worked hard, in factories and telegraphy. He invested in railroads, eventually becoming the richest man in the world during his time.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: the case of R.B.G. vs. inequality

By Winter, Jonah

Publishing Date: [2018]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB GINSBURG

Offers an illustrated introduction to the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg that explores the ways that the society in which she grew up was unfair toward women, Jews, and other groups, and how she spent her life working to fight that unfairness. - (Baker & Taylor)

The world is not a rectangle: a portrait of architect Zaha Hadid

By Winter, Jeanette

Publishing Date: [2017]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB HADID

A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world.

Alexander Hamilton, revolutionary

By Brockenbrough, Martha

Publishing Date: 2017

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB HAMILTON

"A richly illustrated portrait of the Founding Father and first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury describes his experiences as an illegitimate orphan, soldier, friend, philanderer, political firebrand and financial whiz whose groundbreaking policies continue to shape today's American government"--Publisher

Long May She Wave: The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation

By Fulton, Kristen

Publishing Date: [2017]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB PICKERSG

Discover the story of the girl who sewed the American flag that inspired the lyrics of the National Anthem in this beautifully illustrated celebration of our country’s iconic symbol for freedom. Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry. But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?

Meet Cindy Sherman: artist, photographer, chameleon

By Greenberg, Jan

Publishing Date: [2017]

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB SHERMAN

"Biography of legendary artist Cindy Sherman"--

Noah Webster: weaver of words

By Shea, Pegi Deitz

Publishing Date: c2009

Classification: JNF

Call Number: JB WEBSTER

Presents the life and accomplishments of the American lexicographer, who wrote the first American dictionary, published the first daily newspaper, created the first American insurance company, and was responsible for the first copyright law. - (Baker & Taylor)