Best Informational Books for Older Readers of 2011

Amelia Lost

The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2011

Interspersed with the story of her early life and career is a detailed account of the last flight, disappearance and search for the first woman pilot to attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Interspersed with the story of her early life and career is a detailed account of the last flight, disappearance and search for the first woman pilot to attempt to circumnavigate the globe. Show less

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Black & White

The Confrontation Between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor

by Brimner, Larry Dane

Book - 2011

This is the story of two men—one full of courage, the other of hatred—and their battle to uphold their beliefs amidst the violence of 1960s Alabama. This is the story of two men—one full of courage, the other of hatred—and their battle to uphold their beliefs amidst the violence of 1960s Alabama. Show less

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Bootleg

Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition

by Blumenthal, Karen

Book - 2011

The intention of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may have been to create a stronger nation, but it had greater consequences than most people e...Show more The intention of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution may have been to create a stronger nation, but it had greater consequences than most people expected (and made Al Capone a celebrity) as this award-winning author demonstrates in a sobering and insightful way. Show less

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Bugs by the Numbers

Facts and Figures for Multiple Types of Bugbeasties

by Werner, Sharon

Book - 2011

With more facts and astounding feats than you can shake a stick at, this visual foray will carry you from one to 10 quintillion in the company of our creepy-crawly neighbors. With more facts and astounding feats than you can shake a stick at, this visual foray will carry you from one to 10 quintillion in the company of our creepy-crawly neighbors. Show less

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Elephant Talk

The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication

by Downer, Ann

Book - 2011

Scientists continue to be amazed by the sophisticated, rich and varied language that elephants use to communicate between each other and with humans. Scientists continue to be amazed by the sophisticated, rich and varied language that elephants use to communicate between each other and with humans. Show less

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Flesh & Blood So Cheap

The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy

by Marrin, Albert

Book - 2011

In 1911, 146 employees, mostly young immigrant women, lost their lives in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, yet their legacy has improved the lives of all American workers to this very day. In 1911, 146 employees, mostly young immigrant women, lost their lives in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, yet their legacy has improved the lives of all American workers to this very day. Show less

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Heart and Soul

The Story of America and African Americans

by Nelson, Kadir

Book - 2011

Award-winning author and illustrator Nelson shares the story of African Americans from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to Barack Obama with moving words and stunning paintings. Award-winning author and illustrator Nelson shares the story of African Americans from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to Barack Obama with moving words and stunning paintings. Show less

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How They Croaked

The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous

by Bragg, Georgia

Book - 2011

You’ll be fascinated, informed and sometimes disgusted by the descriptions of the last earthly moments of such notable folks as Cleopatra and Marie Curie. You’ll be fascinated, informed and sometimes disgusted by the descriptions of the last earthly moments of such notable folks as Cleopatra and Marie Curie. Show less

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How to Talk to An Autistic Kid

by Stefanski, Daniel

Book - 2011

A young man with firsthand experience has created this accessible guide to “help kids without autism feel comfortable around kids with autism.” A young man with firsthand experience has created this accessible guide to “help kids without autism feel comfortable around kids with autism.” Show less

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I.M. Pei

Architect of Time, Place, and Purpose

by Rubalcaba, Jill

Book - 2011

The vision and creativity of this mold-breaking architect is stylishly presented as it follows his life and buildings from China to America and beyond. The vision and creativity of this mold-breaking architect is stylishly presented as it follows his life and buildings from China to America and beyond. Show less

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Roots and Blues

A Celebration

by Adoff, Arnold

Book - 2011

Lyrical and striking, these poems and paintings present a portrait of blues music, how it began and developed, and how it inspires and endures. Lyrical and striking, these poems and paintings present a portrait of blues music, how it began and developed, and how it inspires and endures. Show less

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Silk & Venom

Searching for A Dangerous Spider

by Lasky, Kathryn

Book - 2011

Take an up-close, and completely safe, look at some amazing arachnids as an intrepid biologist shares her discoveries of the scientific secrets they weave. Take an up-close, and completely safe, look at some amazing arachnids as an intrepid biologist shares her discoveries of the scientific secrets they weave. Show less

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Witches!

The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem

by Schanzer, Rosalyn

Book - 2011

You may think you know this story, but you’ve never seen it told this way, as bold art dramatizes a frightening time of American history and hysteria. You may think you know this story, but you’ve never seen it told this way, as bold art dramatizes a frightening time of American history and hysteria. Show less

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