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Michael Phelps
Jeffrey Zuehlke
Paperback (21st Century, Jan. 1, 2009)U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps more than met the world's expectations at the 2008 Olympic Games. He already had eight medals - two bronze and six gold - from the 2004 Olympics. He left Beijing with a history-making eight more golds - one for every race he entered. His fourteen golds are the record number for any Olympian - ever. In addition, he set seven world records at the Games. Follow this hard-working swimmer from his days as a talented seven-year-old through his amazing performance in Beijing.
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Shawn Fanning
Christopher Mitten
Library Binding (21st Century, April 1, 2002)A biography of the founder and director of the music enchange Internet company, Napster, focusing on the court cases of 2000.
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Little Book of Alliterations
Felix Archer
Hardcover (21st Century, Sept. 1, 2010)Jenny Capon's marvellous interpretation of Felix Arthur's alphabetical and phonetic tongue-twisters represents a leap in visual literacy, offering something totally unique. An entertaining journey through the alphabet which is fun for parents and children alike.
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I Want My Mom!
Tony Ross
Hardcover (21st Century, Aug. 1, 2012)Things aren't going well for the Little Princess. And there's only one person who can make them better... "I?WANT?MY?MOM!" But when the Little Princess at last learns to cope on her own, what does her mom, the Queen, feel?
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The Magical Life of Mr. Renny
Leo Timmers
Hardcover (21st Century, Aug. 1, 2012)When he is unable to sell his paintings and has no money for food, Mr. Renny meets a man who is able to make his paintings come to life.
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Mercury And Pluto
Ron Miller
Library Binding (21st Century, March 15, 1861)None
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Attack of the Clones
R. A. Salvatore
Hardcover (Century, March 15, 2002)great book
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Chris Paul
Jeff Savage
Paperback (21st Century, Aug. 1, 2009)In his first year of professional basketball, Chris Paul led all NBA players in steals and was named Rookie of the Year. The New Orleans Hornets' point guard is a huge star, but basketball has not always been easy for Chris. As a freshman in high school he stood just five feet tall and spent most of his team's games on the bench. But through hard work Chris soon became one of the world's best basketball players. Follow Chris's rise from his high school team's bench to the top of the NBA.
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Vanity Rules: History of American Fashion and Beauty
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler
Library Binding (21st Century, March 1, 2000)Provides a look at the history of fashion from colonial times to the present day by exploring the different styles that arose with social and economic changes.
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Lily Renee, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
Trina Robbins, Anne Timmons, Mo Oh
Library Binding (21st Century, Nov. 1, 2011)In 1938, Lily Renée Wilheim is a 14-year-old Jewish girl living in Vienna. Her days are filled with art and ballet. Then the Nazis march into Austria, and Lily's life is shattered overnight. Suddenly, her own country is no longer safe for her or her family. To survive, Lily leaves her parents behind and travels alone to England. Escaping the Nazis is only the start of Lily's journey. She must escape many more times--from servitude, hardship, and danger. Will she find a way to have her own sort of revenge on the Nazis? Follow the story of a brave girl who becomes an artist of heroes and a true pioneer in comic books.
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Long Ball: The Legend And Lore of the Home Run
Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy
Library Binding (21st Century, Feb. 1, 2006)Explore the stories behind home run stats and look at baseball's "greatest hit" from the game's beginnings through today.
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