Rose Blue

In Chatham, Mass., in 1697 10-year-old Betsy feels sick with fear as more and more incidents seem to indicate that her mother is a witch.

My Mother, the Witch

Don Tate

Corinne J. Naden

One summer day in 1959, nine-year-old Ron McNair, who dreams of becoming a pilot, walks into the Lake City, South Carolina, public library and insists on checking out some books, despite the rule that only white people can have library cards. Includes facts about McNair, who grew up to be an astronaut.

Ron's Big Mission

Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and abuse.

Maya Angelou

Corrine J. Nadan

Focuses on the career of the former United States ambassador to the United Nations who became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State.

U. S. Secretary of State

Madeleine Albright

Recovery from being stabbed in the midst of a match took an incredible physical and mental effort for this young ace.

Monica Seles

Anne M. Todd

The acerbic comedian began his career on Saturday Night Live.

Comedian and Actor

Chris Rock

A little boy who loves books is desolate when the local library closes for reconstruction and he can find no quiet place at home to read.

A Quiet Place

Follow a Jewish family through the changing seasons in this richly illustrated book on the Jewish holidays. Full color.

A Picture Book of the Jewish Year

Good Yontif

A biography recounts the life of the African-American woman who spent her childhood in slavery and later worked to help other slaves escape north to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Riding the Freedom Train

Harriet Tubman

Chronicles the life of Mae Jemison, an astronaut who became the first African American woman in space.

Out of this World

Mae Jemison

Profiles the life of the scientist who studied mountain gorillas in central Africa and worked to ensure their survival.

Rose Blue

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