September 28, 2012

Bluebonnet Spotlight: Nonfiction


Deciding which bluebonnet book to read next?
Learn more about the biographies and informational books on the 2012-2013 list below.


by Muriel Harris Weinstein
A swinging biography of jazz great Louis Armstrong told from the point of view of Louis' companion – his horn!



by Adrienne Sylver, illustrated by Elwood Smith
This fast-paced picture book takes the reader on a madcap journey through the hot dog’s history from the ancient Romans to its modern vegetarian reincarnation. Cartoon art and sidebars set a rapid pace for all the fun facts about this popular kid food! 



by Margaret Cardillo, illustrated by Julia Denos
Author Margaret Cardillo and illustrator Julia Denos bring the best qualities of Aubrey Hepburn to life for a new generation of readers. Just Being Audrey gives you an insightful and delightful view of the icon as a young girl, an actress, and a celebrity who used her notoriety to do good.




by Jim Arnosky
Jim Arnosky and his wife traveled all over the country, observing and researching these majestic birds of prey. Filled with scale models of the wings, feet, and bills of these beautiful, fearsome hunters, this book is sure to engage readers with chatty, fact-filled text and gorgeous paintings. 




Happy Reading!
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