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Book of black heroes from A to Z
NEW EDITION From science to politics, civil rights to entertainment, historic times to present day, men and women across the African diaspora have made important contributions to our world. Book of Black Heroes from A to Z shares with young readers the stories 54 pioneers whose courage, strength and lasting accomplishments have earned them the title hero. Read about: Arctic explorer Matthew Hen…
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- 0590457578
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- 54 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 920 HUD
Johnny Appleseed : the story of a legend
The long-enduring American legend of Johnny Appleseed comes to life in the glorious folk illustrations and spirited storytelling of Will Moses. Everyone knows the story of Johnny Appleseed: how he traveled westward across our young country, spreading apple trees wherever he went and wearing outlandish hats, like a soup pot, on his head. But did you know that Johnny Appleseed was a real person? …
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- 0142401382
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 920 APP
Daniel Boone and the Cumberland Gap
This bestselling series has been redesigned and rewritten to appeal to today's students. Each volume includes a full-spread timeline that puts events in context at a glance; a short, gripping tale that hooks the reader into the story, setting the stage for the journey through history; a glossary of difficult vocabulary words; informative sidebars; and beautiful photos and original maps.
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- 9780531186879
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 920 SAN
Victory or death! : stories of the American Revolution
Transports readers to the years of the American Revolution through the actions of real people--some famous, and others not well-known--who took part in the fight for independence.
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- 0439742056
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- 120 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 920 RAP
Discovery and settlement : Europe meets the New World, 1490-1700
Presents primary source materials related to the discovery and settlement of America and daily life in the colonies, including the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, and women.
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- 080502574X
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- 64 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 973.2 BRO
Tap dancing on the roof : sijo (poems)
Sijo, a traditional Korean verse form, has a fixed number of stressed syllables and a humorous or ironic twist at the end. Like haiku, sijo are brief and accessible. The verses in this book illuminate funny, unexpected aspects of the everyday—of breakfast, houseplants, tennis, freshly washed socks. Carefully crafted and deceptively simple, Linda Sue Park's sijo are a pleasure to read and an i…
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- 9780618234837
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- 44 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 811 PAR
Racing through history : stock cars then to now
A history of stock car racing looks at the cars, the drivers, and the races, from the beginning of the popular sport to the present day.
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- 9780531187166
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- High Interest Books
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- 796.7 LEV
The phantom bully
Award-winning author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns for the third installation of the NY Times Bestseller Star Wars: Jedi Academy! It's hard to believe this is Roan's last year at Jedi Academy. He's been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones--don't as…
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- 9780545851282
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- 176 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Star wars : Jedi academy
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- F33
Lost star: the story of Amelia Earhart
Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world
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- 9780590411592
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- 106 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 923.9 EAR
Deep in the swamp
Count from 1 otter pup to 10 baby crayfish as readers learn about the special relationships of baby and mom mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects that make their home in the Okefenokee Swamp. A helpful guide to swamp flora and fauna is included. Modeled after the song "Over in the Meadow" by Olive A. Wadsworth.
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- 9780545066952
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 591.7 BAT
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