Book Recommendation (Non-fiction)

Sitting Bull  (biography)
by Evento, S.

Publisher Review: Biographies are an area of high interest for young readers. This series includes an index and "Words You Know" section that highlights terms and concepts from the text and illustrates them with photographs. Photographs are directly related to the text to encourage independent reading.

The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
by Puffin Books

Publisher Review: When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.

People
by Spier, Peter

Publisher Review: With updated statistics and current geographical information, People is a solid addition to any collection. Detailed facts and figures as well as a focus on the issue of diversity make this a great book for reference and a basis for discussion, both at home and in the classroom.