MISSISSIPPI BOOK LIST

State Figures - An introduction to the lives of Lewis and Clark and to the exploratory expedition they led from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century.

State History - Mentions evolution - A rhyme for each letter of the alphabet catches the attention of younger readers, while older elementary students grasp a richer understanding of the topic by reading expository information on the same page.

Set in the State - Lilly Ann Granderson was an enslaved woman who believed in the power of education. To share her knowledge with others, she started a midnight school.

Set in the State - Chapter Books for Ages 10+ - Libby Norstad’s life has changed to anything but ordinary. In 1857, when she comes to live on the Christina, her father’s steamboat, Libby’s curiosity ensnares her in a mystery.

Set in the State - Based on a real young girl's experiences and remembrances of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, Lucy and her family are forced to leave their home and live in one of the caves dug out of the hills around the city.

Set in the State - When a Missouri law shuts down a school for Black students, one boy must find a path to bravery in this award-winning picture book, based on a true story of resilience.

Set in the State - A young girl’s beloved uncle is a talented barber without a shop who never gives up on his dream in this richly illustrated, stirring picture book.

Set in the State - In this book, a young girl named Lily and her Aunt Mae are told all about Fairy Floss by John Wharton, one of the inventors. Lily can't wait to go to the Fair and see how it's made. While there, she even makes a batch for herself!

State Figure - When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own.

State History - In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture -- the Pony Express.

Set in the State - When ten-year-old Cora and her family leave their home in Missouri, their hearts are filled with the hopes and dreams of a bright future gleaming with promise and opportunity.

State Figure - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - Mentions evolution - The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.

State History - Mentions evolution - From Mississippi's hills in the north to its southern shores, M is for Magnolia: A Mississippi Alphabet educates as it entertains with its fascinating state facts.

State Figure - Along the banks of the great Mississippi River, a young boy named Samuel Clemens raced to the docks whenever he heard that familiar cry.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes!

State Figure - Appealing art and descriptive text bring Lewis and Clark alive for young adventurers. Carefully chosen text from Lewis and Cark's actual journals opens a fascinating window into this country's exciting history.

Set in the State - Chapter Book for Ages 8+ - Little Town In The Ozarks continues the story of Rose, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s daughter, as hard times on the farm force Rose and her family to move to the town of Mansfield.