Lectorum Catalog 2024

216 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Biography ALL TITLES IN SETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL PURCHASE WANGARI Y LOS ÁRBOLES GR: M DE LA PAZ Wangari’s Trees of Peace Jeanette Winter Grades 1-2 BIOGRAPHY/MAKING A DIFFERENCE Growing up in a small village in Kenya, Wangari is accustomed to being surrounded by lush green lands. Wangari leaves Kenya, and upon her return, is alarmed at the rapid deforestation taking over her small village. Sp. HC (EK36266) 9788493684310 $17.99/14.40 MALALA YOUSAFZAI: GR: S GUERRERA CON PALABRAS Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words Karen Legget Abouraya Translated by Eida de la Vega Grades 1-3 SOCIAL ACTIVISTS With its collage illustrations, this biography teaches children about Malala Yousafzai and her courageous fight for the rights of girls all over the world. Information about Pakistan, the Taliban, the Malala Fund, and other humanitarian organizations is provided at the end of the book. Sp. PB (LW43812) 9781620148006 $11.95/9.56 ¡FUSHHH! GR: P Whoosh! Chris Barton Grades 1-3 INVENTIONS Since he was a child, Lonnie Johnston was always building things. While working for NASA, he came up with a splashingly good idea. Children will be delighted to learn the science behind the Super Soaker water gun. Sp. PB (CH44157) 9781580895231 $ 7.99/6.40 ¿QUÉ HACES CON UNA VOZ ASÍ? What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? Chris Barton Grades 1-3 CIVIL RIGHTS/AFRICAN AMERICAN This illustrated biography introduces children to the extraordinary life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. A detailed timeline is included. Sp. PB (SS46271) 9781534487574 $7.99/6.40 CUENTA CON KATHERINE GR: Q Counting on Katherine Helaine Becker Grades 1-3 SCIENCE/AFRICAN AMERICAN Katherine Johnson showed an extraordinary ability for math from a young age. Overall brilliant, she graduated high school at 14 and college at 18. There were not many opportunities for women in math, especially women of color. In 1953, she started working for NASA. Her calculations played a vital role in many missions. This illustrated biography will inspire all who read it. Sp. HC (JV45961) 9788426147615 $22.99/18.40 ELLA PERSISTIÓ GR: O She Persisted Chelsea Clinton Grades 1-3 AMERICAN HISTORY/WOMEN IN HISTORY Inspired by the perseverance of Elizabeth Warren, Chelsea Clinton decided to write about 13 amazing American women who never gave up. They include Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly, Claudette Colvin, Margaret Chase Smith, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Sonia Sotomayor. Sp. HC (VK42571) 9780525514947 $18.99/15.20 ELLA PERSISTIÓ ALREDEDOR GR: O DEL MUNDO AD1000L She Persisted Around the World Chelsea Clinton Grades 1-3 WOMEN IN HISTORY Chelsea Clinton presents 13 inspirational women from all over the world. They include Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz from Mexico, Viola Desmond from Canada, Aisha Rateb from Egypt, and Wangari Maathai from Kenya. Sp. HC (VK43030) 9780525517023 $18.99/15.20 CANTORA Cantora Melissa Fernández Nitsche Grades 1-3 MUSIC This book celebrates the life and activism of Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa. Known as the Voice of Latin America, she sang of injustice and struggle. A suggested play list is included. Sp. HC (RH47162) 9780593704998 $18.99/15.20 INMIGRANTE, AMERICANO, SOBREVIVIENTE Immigrant, American, Survivor William Jimeno Grades 1-3 IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE William Jimeno moved to the United States with his family in 1970. Thirty-one years later, as a rookie Port Authority police officer, he was one out of just 20 people pulled from the rubble of the Twin Towers. In this illustrated biography, he shares his story. Sp. PB (CHI46146) 9781736322178 $17.99 /14.40 Eng. PB 9780999698655 $17.99/14.40 EL NIÑO QUE DOMÓ EL VIENTO GR: M The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer Grades 1-3 AFRICAN INTEREST When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba’s Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone’s crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. Persevering against the odds, he built a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps, and became the local hero who harnessed the wind. Sp. HC (EB44243) 9788417424138 $16.95/13.56 New SONIA SOTOMAYOR GR: N Sonia Sotomayor Barbara Kramer Grades 1-3 LATINO INTEREST Packed with photographs, this book presents the life and accomplishments of the first Hispanic Justice of the Supreme Court. Sp. PB (NGS44367) 9781426335174 $4.99/4.00 CUANDO LOS ÁNGELES CANTAN When Angels Sing Michael Mahin Grades 1-3 MUSIC This picture book biography presents the life of music super star Carlos Santana. As it traces his musical evolution, it also discusses important social and political events of the time. Sp. PB (SS46069) 9781534494770 $8.99/7.20 Sp. HC (SS45580) 9781534462168 $18.99/15.20 2019 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration COLECCIÓN “GENTE COMÚN Y CORRIENTE QUE CAMBIÓ EL MUNDO” Ordinary People Change the World Series Brad Meltzer Grades 1-3 HISTORY/THE ARTS This series of illustrated biographies introduces children to amazing people with character traits that make them positive role models. It combines text with graphic novel features. SOY ABRAHAM LINCOLN GR: M I Am Abraham Lincoln Sp. PB (SN46664) 9781543386028 $14.95/11.96 SOY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN GR: S I Am Benjamin Franklin Sp. PB (SN46663) 9781543386035 $14.95/11.96 SOY FRIDA KAHLO GR: P I Am Frida Kahlo Sp. PB (SN46660) 9781543386042 $14.95/11.96 SOY GEORGE WASHINGTON GR: O I Am George Washington Sp. PB (SN46662) 9781543386059 $14.95/11.96 SOY SONIA SOTOMAYOR GR: P I Am Sonia Sotomayor Sp. PB (SN46661) 9781543386066 $14.95/11.96 New