Anderson, Tanya

"Learn about giraffes' physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycles; examine the dangers they face from humans and climate change; and meet the scientists working to save these gentle giants using technology and conservation efforts"--Amazon.

Presents in graphic novel format Lelawala a Iroquois/Ongiara women who went over Niagara Fall in a canoe to commit suicide only to be transformed into a Thunder Being.

During the Civil War, the Union and Confederate armies shot millions of rounds of ammunition. In the arsenals of the North and South, the job of restocking their supplies fell to the gunpowder girls. These young women and girls - some as young as nine - were mostly poor immigrants new to America. They worked long hours handling dangerous chemicals with little training. On several occasions, someone's carelessness led to disaster.

Recounts the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Tillie Pierce. Discusses how she and other women helped tend to the wounds of both Union and Confederate soldiers and features black-and-white photographs throughout.

Looks at the life of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, discussing his childhood and education, work in advertising, military service, attempts to break into publishing, and eventual success as an author of popular books for children.