By Cynthia Levinson, Sanford Levinson
Hardcover edition
Publisher Peachtree Publishers Imprint Peachtree ISBN9781561459452
Awards and Honors ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2018, Older<br> Capitol Choices 2018, Fourteen and Up<br> ALA-CBC Building a Home Library Booklist - 2018 <br> <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Books of 2017, Middle Grade<br> <i>School Library Journal</i>’s Best Books of 2017, Nonfiction<br> <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Books of 2017, Middle Grade<br> Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Informational Books for Older Readers<br> <i>Booklist</i> Top of the List Editor’s Choice, Nonfiction Older Readers<br> <i>Booklilst</i> Lasting Connections 2017, Social Studies<br> New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2017<br> Fall 2017 Parents’ Choice Award, Nonfiction Gold<br>Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws that Affect Us Today
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Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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.
Interests
Diversity, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, History
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83 Days in Mariupol: A War DiaryNonfiction High Plus
May 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
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
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Money Out Loud: All the Financial Stuff No One Taught UsNonfiction High Plus
April 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: General,Language: Mild Language
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Lethal Tides: Mary Sears and the Marine Scientists Who Helped Win World War IINonfiction High Plus
August 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Violence: Suicide Reference/Discussion,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
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We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin StoryNonfiction High Plus
May 2022
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Child Abuse
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Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It ChangedNonfiction High Plus
August 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Crime: Hate Crimes,Discrimination: General,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Homophobic Slur,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Suicide
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Rising Class: How Three First-Generation College Students Conquered Their First YearNonfiction High Plus
March 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
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
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Run and HideNonfiction High Plus
October 2023
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Religious,Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Disturbing Imagery,Violence: Genocide,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
