Children's Nonfiction that Reads Like Fiction


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Book cover for "All the way to the top"
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Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...
Book cover for "Grandma Gatewood hikes the Appalachian trail"
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"Emma Gatewood's life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she manageda household of 11 kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk...and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got particularly...
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"The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta."--
Book cover for "Yours 'til Niagara Falls"
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"A thrilling, fact-filled history of Niagara Falls, following its evolution from the age of dinosaurs to its future disintegration"--