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 Are you a budding scientist or amateur historian who is curious about the world? If you are, you will enjoy this list of  new informational books that are full of facts about people and places as well as new discoveries. 


African Icons
Written by Tracey Baptiste
Algonquin Books of Chapeel Hill, 2021. Informational.

Head out on a journey to Africa and meet ten historical leaders who helped Africa become the country that it is today. Learn about leaders such as Menes who unified upper and lower Egypt. See pictures of historical artifacts and learn about the history and culture of a country that is often overlooked.


Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica
Written by Rebecca E.F. Barone
Henry Hold and Company, 2021. Informational.

In 1910 Captain Robert Scott prepared to take his crew on a journey to the South Pole. He was determined to get there anyway he could. He was making preparations for his travel when another Captain, Roald Amundsen, also began making preparations for the same journey. This expedition soon became a race to see who would be the first to cross Antarctica. An adventurous story with facts chronicling the experiences of these two teams as well as photos of the Antarctic landscape. 


The Elephant Doctor of India
Written by Janie Chodosh
Chicago Review Press, 2021. Informational.

Read and learn about the Asian elephant population and the doctor who has dedicated his life to help save them. Learn some interesting facts about elephant feet, why elephants kick in the mud as well as the land and terrain where these elephants live. This is an incredible story about the lives of these magnificent animals.


Resucing Titanic
Written by Flora Delargy
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2021. Informational.

A unique story of how the ship, the Carpathia, received a distress call the night the Titanic sank. This little ship changed its course and headed out to help save as many people as they could. This book is part of the Hidden Histories series and includes details of the untold story we thought we knew. A great book for any reader who is curious and wants to learn more about the hidden heroes of American history. 


Wonder Women of Science
Written by Tiera Fletcher & Ginger rue
Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
Candlewick Press, 2021. Informational.

Twelve modern women of science explain the work they are doing and the paths that lead them to their current careers in this insightful book Wonder Women of Science. The careers of these inspiring women range from computer scientist, microbiologist, mathematician and many more. They each have a story to tell about how they got started and how they ended up where they are today. If you are a fan of science you will enjoy reading about these women and their successes and failures as they continue doing incredible work in todays field of science. 








 


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