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Best Informational Books for Older Readers of 2014

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We recommend these as the very best nonfiction books published for kids in 3rd though 8th grade in 2014.

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Chicago Public Library

22 items

22 items

Angel Island

Angel Island

Gateway to Gold Mountain

by Freedman, Russell

Book - 2013

Angel Island served as an entry point into the United States for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the early 1900s. While some people saw the island as a gateway to a new life and opportunities, others came to think of Angel Island as a prison. Angel Island served as an entry point into the United States for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the early 1900s. While some people saw the island as a gateway to a new life and opportunities, others came to think of Angel Island as a prison. Show less

Angel Island served as an entry point into the United States for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the early 1900s. While some people saw the island as a gateway to a new life and opportunities, others came to think of Angel Island as a prison. Angel Island served as an entry point into the United States for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the early 1900s. While some people saw the island as a gateway to a new life and opportunities, others came to think of Angel Island as a prison. Show less

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Beetle Busters

Beetle Busters

A Rogue Insect and the People Who Track It

by Burns, Loree Griffin

Book - 2014

The invasive Asian Long Horned Beetle kills trees and destroys entire forests throughout the United States. What does it take for scientists to deal with this destructive bug and why do some disagree with their methods? The invasive Asian Long Horned Beetle kills trees and destroys entire forests throughout the United States. What does it take for scientists to deal with this destructive bug and why do some disagree with their methods? Show less

The invasive Asian Long Horned Beetle kills trees and destroys entire forests throughout the United States. What does it take for scientists to deal with this destructive bug and why do some disagree with their methods? The invasive Asian Long Horned Beetle kills trees and destroys entire forests throughout the United States. What does it take for scientists to deal with this destructive bug and why do some disagree with their methods? Show less

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Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2014

Jacqueline Woodson’s love of words followed her from Ohio to South Carolina to Brooklyn growing as she grew into the writer she is today. Jacqueline Woodson’s love of words followed her from Ohio to South Carolina to Brooklyn growing as she grew into the writer she is today. Show less

Jacqueline Woodson’s love of words followed her from Ohio to South Carolina to Brooklyn growing as she grew into the writer she is today. Jacqueline Woodson’s love of words followed her from Ohio to South Carolina to Brooklyn growing as she grew into the writer she is today. Show less

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Chasing Cheetahs

Chasing Cheetahs

The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cats

by Montgomery, Sy

Paperback - 2014

Cheetahs may be the fastest creatures on the planet, but they are also quickly becoming extinct. Discover what scientists and others are doing to save the world’s cheetah population. Cheetahs may be the fastest creatures on the planet, but they are also quickly becoming extinct. Discover what scientists and others are doing to save the world’s cheetah population. Show less

Cheetahs may be the fastest creatures on the planet, but they are also quickly becoming extinct. Discover what scientists and others are doing to save the world’s cheetah population. Cheetahs may be the fastest creatures on the planet, but they are also quickly becoming extinct. Discover what scientists and others are doing to save the world’s cheetah population. Show less

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Explore Money!

Explore Money!

With 25 Great Projects

by Blobaum, Cindy

Book - 2014

It’s never too early to learn the value of money and how to manage it. It’s never too early to learn the value of money and how to manage it. Show less

It’s never too early to learn the value of money and how to manage it. It’s never too early to learn the value of money and how to manage it. Show less

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Freedom Summer

Freedom Summer

The 1964 Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi

by Rubin, Susan Goldman

Book - 2014

Delve into the events of the summer the Civil Rights Act was signed, including the voters registration campaign, the creation of the Freedom Schools and the tragic murders of three of the Freedom workers. Delve into the events of the summer the Civil Rights Act was signed, including the voters registration campaign, the creation of the Freedom Schools and the tragic murders of three of the Freedom workers. Show less

Delve into the events of the summer the Civil Rights Act was signed, including the voters registration campaign, the creation of the Freedom Schools and the tragic murders of three of the Freedom workers. Delve into the events of the summer the Civil Rights Act was signed, including the voters registration campaign, the creation of the Freedom Schools and the tragic murders of three of the Freedom workers. Show less

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Josephine

Josephine

The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker

by Powell, Patricia Hruby

Book - 2014

Josephine Baker’s indomitable spirit dances right off the pages of this boldly colored biography that sizzles and pops with Josephine’s international exploits. Josephine Baker’s indomitable spirit dances right off the pages of this boldly colored biography that sizzles and pops with Josephine’s international exploits. Show less

Josephine Baker’s indomitable spirit dances right off the pages of this boldly colored biography that sizzles and pops with Josephine’s international exploits. Josephine Baker’s indomitable spirit dances right off the pages of this boldly colored biography that sizzles and pops with Josephine’s international exploits. Show less

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People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow up

People You Gotta Meet Before You Grow up

Get to Know the Movers and Shakers, Heroes and Hotshots in your Hometown

by Rhatigan, Joe

Paperback - 2014

Your community is full of interesting and inspiring people! This book will help you use your “kid-ness” to meet new people and ask them questions that could change your life. Your community is full of interesting and inspiring people! This book will help you use your “kid-ness” to meet new people and ask them questions that could change your life. Show less

Your community is full of interesting and inspiring people! This book will help you use your “kid-ness” to meet new people and ask them questions that could change your life. Your community is full of interesting and inspiring people! This book will help you use your “kid-ness” to meet new people and ask them questions that could change your life. Show less

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The Port Chicago 50

The Port Chicago 50

Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights

by Sheinkin, Steve

Book - 2014

During World War II, 50 African American sailors played a role in the civil rights movement by refusing to load tons of ammunition onto ships following a devastating explosion that killed 300 of their fellow sailors. During World War II, 50 African American sailors played a role in the civil rights movement by refusing to load tons of ammunition onto ships following a devastating explosion that killed 300 of their fellow sailors. Show less

During World War II, 50 African American sailors played a role in the civil rights movement by refusing to load tons of ammunition onto ships following a devastating explosion that killed 300 of their fellow sailors. During World War II, 50 African American sailors played a role in the civil rights movement by refusing to load tons of ammunition onto ships following a devastating explosion that killed 300 of their fellow sailors. Show less

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Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

by Herrera, Juan Felipe

Book - 2014

Celebrate the lives of 20 Latino heroes from Desi Arnaz to Sonia Sotomayor with short, clear biographies and Raul Colón’s distinctive illustrations. Celebrate the lives of 20 Latino heroes from Desi Arnaz to Sonia Sotomayor with short, clear biographies and Raul Colón’s distinctive illustrations. Show less

Celebrate the lives of 20 Latino heroes from Desi Arnaz to Sonia Sotomayor with short, clear biographies and Raul Colón’s distinctive illustrations. Celebrate the lives of 20 Latino heroes from Desi Arnaz to Sonia Sotomayor with short, clear biographies and Raul Colón’s distinctive illustrations. Show less

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Red Madness

Red Madness

How A Medical Mystery Changed What We Eat

by Jarrow, Gail

Book - 2014

What would you do if every winter you woke up with a nasty, red rash on your hands and feet? Thousands of Americans stricken with pellagra in the early 1900s, simply dealt with it, or died, until doctors solved the mystery behind this pesky plague. What would you do if every winter you woke up with a nasty, red rash on your hands and feet? Thousands of Americans stricken with pellagra in the early 1900s, simply dealt with it, or died, until doctors solved the mystery behind this pesky plague. Show less

What would you do if every winter you woke up with a nasty, red rash on your hands and feet? Thousands of Americans stricken with pellagra in the early 1900s, simply dealt with it, or died, until doctors solved the mystery behind this pesky plague. What would you do if every winter you woke up with a nasty, red rash on your hands and feet? Thousands of Americans stricken with pellagra in the early 1900s, simply dealt with it, or died, until doctors solved the mystery behind this pesky plague. Show less

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Schools of Hope

Schools of Hope

How Julius Rosenwald Helped Change African American Education

by Finkelstein, Norman H.

Paperback - 2014

Julius Rosenwald, owner of Sears and Chicago philanthropist, became interested in the terrible conditions of African American schools in the south during ...Show more Julius Rosenwald, owner of Sears and Chicago philanthropist, became interested in the terrible conditions of African American schools in the south during the early 1900s and developed a plan that would eventually impact the education of thousands of children. Show less

Julius Rosenwald, owner of Sears and Chicago philanthropist, became interested in the terrible conditions of African American schools in the south during ...Show more Julius Rosenwald, owner of Sears and Chicago philanthropist, became interested in the terrible conditions of African American schools in the south during the early 1900s and developed a plan that would eventually impact the education of thousands of children. Show less

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Sniffer Dogs

Sniffer Dogs

by Castaldo, Nancy F.

Book - 2014

Canines’ superb sense of smell allows them to sniff out any number of things, from bones to bombs, making them the hardest working animals anywhere! Canines’ superb sense of smell allows them to sniff out any number of things, from bones to bombs, making them the hardest working animals anywhere! Show less

Canines’ superb sense of smell allows them to sniff out any number of things, from bones to bombs, making them the hardest working animals anywhere! Canines’ superb sense of smell allows them to sniff out any number of things, from bones to bombs, making them the hardest working animals anywhere! Show less

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Stand There! She Shouted

Stand There! She Shouted

The Invincible Photographer Julia Margaret Cameron

by Rubin, Susan Goldman

Book - 2014

Although Julia Margaret Cameron did not receive her first camera until she was 48, she made up for lost time by doggedly pursue subjects to pose for inventive portraits. Although Julia Margaret Cameron did not receive her first camera until she was 48, she made up for lost time by doggedly pursue subjects to pose for inventive portraits. Show less

Although Julia Margaret Cameron did not receive her first camera until she was 48, she made up for lost time by doggedly pursue subjects to pose for inventive portraits. Although Julia Margaret Cameron did not receive her first camera until she was 48, she made up for lost time by doggedly pursue subjects to pose for inventive portraits. Show less

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Stubby the War Dog

Stubby the War Dog

The True Story of World War I 's Bravest Dog

by Bausum, Ann

Book - 2014

Follow Stubby, a stray dog from Connecticut, as he travels to the front lines in France during World War I and becomes not only a mascot, but an internationally celebrated hero as well. Follow Stubby, a stray dog from Connecticut, as he travels to the front lines in France during World War I and becomes not only a mascot, but an internationally celebrated hero as well. Show less

Follow Stubby, a stray dog from Connecticut, as he travels to the front lines in France during World War I and becomes not only a mascot, but an internationally celebrated hero as well. Follow Stubby, a stray dog from Connecticut, as he travels to the front lines in France during World War I and becomes not only a mascot, but an internationally celebrated hero as well. Show less

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Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine

Crusader for Liberty : How One Man's Ideas Helped Form A New Nation

by Marrin, Albert

Book - 2014

Once you understand his childhood and experiences as a young man, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the pamphlet that inspired revolutionary thoughts in America’s founders, will seem like, well, common sense. Once you understand his childhood and experiences as a young man, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the pamphlet that inspired revolutionary thoughts in America’s founders, will seem like, well, common sense. Show less

Once you understand his childhood and experiences as a young man, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the pamphlet that inspired revolutionary thoughts in America’s founders, will seem like, well, common sense. Once you understand his childhood and experiences as a young man, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the pamphlet that inspired revolutionary thoughts in America’s founders, will seem like, well, common sense. Show less

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True Stories

True Stories

Book - 2014

Ten tantalizingly true tales from award winning writers and journalists will leave you yearning for more. Ten tantalizingly true tales from award winning writers and journalists will leave you yearning for more. Show less

Ten tantalizingly true tales from award winning writers and journalists will leave you yearning for more. Ten tantalizingly true tales from award winning writers and journalists will leave you yearning for more. Show less

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Twenty-two Cents

Twenty-two Cents

Muhammad Yunus and the Village Bank

by Yoo, Paula

Book - 2014

Muhammad Yunus’ childhood in Bangladesh led him to create a revolutionary banking system that has helped millions of people in poverty receive microloans and support themselves. Muhammad Yunus’ childhood in Bangladesh led him to create a revolutionary banking system that has helped millions of people in poverty receive microloans and support themselves. Show less

Muhammad Yunus’ childhood in Bangladesh led him to create a revolutionary banking system that has helped millions of people in poverty receive microloans and support themselves. Muhammad Yunus’ childhood in Bangladesh led him to create a revolutionary banking system that has helped millions of people in poverty receive microloans and support themselves. Show less

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Voices From the March on Washington

Voices From the March on Washington

by Lewis, J. Patrick

Book - 2014

Told in verse, this fictionalized account of the 1963 March on Washington offers various viewpoints of this civil rights event that drew an estimated 250,000 people. Told in verse, this fictionalized account of the 1963 March on Washington offers various viewpoints of this civil rights event that drew an estimated 250,000 people. Show less

Told in verse, this fictionalized account of the 1963 March on Washington offers various viewpoints of this civil rights event that drew an estimated 250,000 people. Told in verse, this fictionalized account of the 1963 March on Washington offers various viewpoints of this civil rights event that drew an estimated 250,000 people. Show less

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A Volcano Beneath the Snow

A Volcano Beneath the Snow

John Brown's War Against Slavery

by Marrin, Albert

Book - 2014

Was John Brown a hero or “the father of American terrorism”? You decide whether his methods for abolishing slavery were extreme or necessary. Was John Brown a hero or “the father of American terrorism”? You decide whether his methods for abolishing slavery were extreme or necessary. Show less

Was John Brown a hero or “the father of American terrorism”? You decide whether his methods for abolishing slavery were extreme or necessary. Was John Brown a hero or “the father of American terrorism”? You decide whether his methods for abolishing slavery were extreme or necessary. Show less

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When Lunch Fights Back

When Lunch Fights Back

Wickedly Clever Animal Defenses

by Johnson, Rebecca L.

Book - 2015

These animals may look like tiny, defenseless creature, but they actually have unique, surprising and sometimes really gross adaptations to protect themselves in the wild. These animals may look like tiny, defenseless creature, but they actually have unique, surprising and sometimes really gross adaptations to protect themselves in the wild. Show less

These animals may look like tiny, defenseless creature, but they actually have unique, surprising and sometimes really gross adaptations to protect themselves in the wild. These animals may look like tiny, defenseless creature, but they actually have unique, surprising and sometimes really gross adaptations to protect themselves in the wild. Show less

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A Woman in the House (and Senate)

A Woman in the House (and Senate)

How Women Came to the United States Congress, Broke Down Barriers, and Changed the Country

by Cooper, Ilene

Book - 2014

From Jeannette Rankin to Carol Moseley Braun to Hillary Clinton and on into the future, Cooper explores the important and growing role of women in leading our country. From Jeannette Rankin to Carol Moseley Braun to Hillary Clinton and on into the future, Cooper explores the important and growing role of women in leading our country. Show less

From Jeannette Rankin to Carol Moseley Braun to Hillary Clinton and on into the future, Cooper explores the important and growing role of women in leading our country. From Jeannette Rankin to Carol Moseley Braun to Hillary Clinton and on into the future, Cooper explores the important and growing role of women in leading our country. Show less

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