Awards and Honors2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 6–8
2015 Cybils Awards Nomination, Young Adult Nonfiction
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education, 2016 Best Children’s Books of the Year, History
Was Franklin D. Roosevelt a champion of the poor and a defender of freedom, or was he an elite who violated civil rights? In fact, America’s thirty-second president was all of these things—and more. Notes. List of books on FDR and his times. Index. Black-and white reproductions of period documents and artwork. Black-and-white photographs.
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
14 books per Year
$302.40 per Year
Interests
Diversity, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, History
Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Disturbing Imagery,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape,Violence: Torture,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Strong Language,Social Issue: Political Viewpoint/Satire,Violence: General,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion