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S P R I N G 2 01 0B L A C K H I S T O R Y M O N T HF I N A N C I A L L I T E R A C YB L A C K H I S T O R Y M O N T HAn Apple forHarriet TubmanGlennette Tilley TurnerIllustrated by Susan KeeterHC 978-0-8075-0395-9 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 10 • 24 pgs • 2006Black, White, Just Right!Marguerite W. DavolIllustrated by Irene TrivasHC 978-0-8075-0785-8 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1993Black Like Kyra,White Like MeJudith VignaPB 978-0-8075-0779-7 • $6.95Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1992A Bus of Our OwnFreddi Williams EvansIllustrated by Shawn Costello2002 NCSS-CBC NotableSocial Studies Trade Bookfor Young People2004 Mississippi LibraryAssociation Children’sAwardPB 978-0-8075-0971-5 • $6.95Ages 6-10/Grades 1-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2001Finding LincolnAnn MalaspinaIllustrated by Colin BootmanHC 978-0-8075-2435-0 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-410.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2009Grandma Lena’sBig Ol’ TurnipDenia Lewis HesterIllustrated by Jackie UrbanovicHC 978-0-8075-3027-6 • $16.95PB 978-0-8075-3023-8 • $6.95Ages 3-8/Grades PreK-310.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2005Grandmama’s PrideBecky BirthaIllustrated by Colin BootmanA 2006 CCBC ChoiceA 2006 IRA Children’sBook Award NotableA 2005 SCBWI Golden KiteHonor BookHC 978-0-8075-3028-3 • $16.95Ages 7-10/Grades 2-510.75 x 8.5 • 32 pgs • 2005Lucky BeansBecky BirthaIllustrated by Nicole TadgellHC 978-0-8075-4782-3 • $16.99Ages 7-11/Grades 2-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2010Samuel’s ChoiceRichard BerlethIllustrated by James WatlingHC 978-0-8075-7218-4 • $16.99Ages 8-11/Grades 3-68 x 9 • 40 pgs • 1990Grandmama’s PrideTo Be a DrumEvelyn ColemanIllustrated byAminah Brenda Lynn RobinsonPointer Review, Kirkus ReviewsPB 978-0-8075-8007-3 • $6.95Ages 5-up/Grades K-up8.5 x 11 • 32 pgs • 1998White Socks OnlyEvelyn ColemanIllustrated by Tyrone GeterA 1999 Smithsonian MagazineNotable Book for ChildrenPB 978-0-8075-8956-4 • $6.95Ages 5-9/Grades K-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1996How the Second GradeGot $8,205.50 to Visitthe Statue of LibertyNathan ZimelmanIllustrated by Bill Slavin“Written in the style of a treasurer’s report,this hilarious picture book details thetrials and triumphs of a group of childrenattempting to raise money for a trip tothe Statue of Liberty….A great choicefor read alouds, this will also make anexcellent introduction to primary units onmoney.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-3431-1 • $16.99Ages 5-8/Grades K-38 x 9 • 32 pgs • 1992A U T I S MAutism and Me:Sibling StoriesOuisie ShapiroPhotos by Steven Vote“This book would be useful infamilies and in classrooms tohelp explain both the strugglesand the triumphs of livingwith someone who has thisdisorder.”—School LibraryJournal “Thoughtful fare for awide age range.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-0487-1 • $16.99Ages 7-12/Grades 2-78 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2009Isabel’s Car WashSheila BairIllustrated by Judy Stead“Sophisticated ideas such as financialrisk, entrepreneurship, and profits arecarefully woven into an enjoyable storythat children will understand….With thefinancial crisis having made headlines allover the world, this book could not comeat a better time.”—Rutgers UniversityProject on Economics and ChildrenHC 978-0-8075-3652-0 • $16.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2008Ian’s Walk:A Story about AutismLaurie LearsIllustrated by Karen Ritz“So genuine are the paintings ofnarrator Julie, her big sister, Tara,and her younger autistic brother,Ian, that the three children lookas though they will continuewalking, tying a shoe, or feedingthe ducks just as soon as the page isturned….”—BooklistPB 978-0-8075-3481-6 • $6.99Ages 6-9/Grades 1-48 x 10 • 32 pgs • 1998Looking after LouisLesley ElyIllustrated by Polly Dunbar“Miss Owlie’s classroom is avibrant hum of activity, filled withchildren who act realistically, ifa bit crazily….the story is moreabout creative kindness andinclusion than it is about autism;it’s really a big-hearted exampleof persistence and compassion,and little ones won’t have aproblem understanding that.”—BooklistHC 978-0-8075-4746-5 • $16.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-58.375 x 10.625 • 32 pgs • 2004Rock, Brock, andthe Savings ShockSheila BairIllustrated by Barry Gott“With its bright, humorous illustrations, thisimportant book adds some fun to the businessof saving money. The straightforward storyline teaches younger children how money cangrow through a savings plan….The author,one of the most influential women in theworld of finance, successfully translates someeconomic fundamentals into a story thatchildren will appreciate and enjoy.”—RutgersUniversity Project on Economics and ChildrenHC 978-0-8075-7094-4 • $16.99Ages 7-10/Grades 2-58 x 10 • 32 pgs • 2006Waiting for Benjamin:A Story about AutismAlexandra Jessup AltmanIllustrated by Susan KeeterAlexander’s little brother,Benjamin, doesn’t do things theway Alexander thinks he should...As time passes and each boy grows,Alexander discovers that Benjaminisn’t just his brother—he is alsohis friend.HC 978-0-8075-7364-8 • $16.99Ages 7-9/Grades 2-48 x10 • 32 pgs • 200828 www.albertwhitman.com 800 -255-767529P I C T U R E B O O K S