Books about Maritime
Award winning
Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Dede Putra, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
- Insightful glimpse into American history.
- Encourages curiosity about historical figures and events.
- Promotes critical thinking and inquiry.
- Accessible and engaging narrative for young readers.

Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Dede Putra, 2017
Award winning
It Takes a Village
Marla Frazee, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1995
40 pages
Why to read
- Celebrates community, cooperation, and collective problem-solving.
- Encourages empathy, involvement, and social responsibility in children.
- Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, meaningful narrative.
- Ideal for nurturing a sense of community spirit.

It Takes a Village
Marla Frazee, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1995
Think it Through: YOU CAN CHOOSE TO BE KIND OR COLD-HEARTED
Adrienne Sodemann, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
- Emphasizes kindness through engaging, relatable scenarios.
- Encourages empathy and decision-making in young readers.
- Supports social-emotional development with captivating stories.
- Interactive choices foster critical thinking and consequences awareness.

Think it Through: YOU CAN CHOOSE TO BE KIND OR COLD-HEARTED
Adrienne Sodemann, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
- Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
- Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
- Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
- Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, Raissa Figueroa, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
- Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
- Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
- Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
- Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.

You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, Raissa Figueroa, 2023
Award winning
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
- Inspires with Martin Luther King Jr.'s impactful life story.
- Teaches values of equality, courage, and perseverance.
- Encourages children to be change-makers in society.
- Illustrated narrative captivates and educates young readers.

I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2016
Award winning
Docgit and Rocgit Meet Butterfly Angel
Alice Grega, 2020
38 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative encourages emotional and social development.
- Illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
- Introduces concepts of friendship and cooperation.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Docgit and Rocgit Meet Butterfly Angel
Alice Grega, 2020
Award winning
Clara Clutter
Heidi Lulloff, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
- Engaging narrative stimulates imagination and creativity.
- Characters model resilience and adaptability for young readers.
- Highlights the importance of organization and cleanliness.
- Supports cognitive development through story-driven problem-solving.
