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  • Annie Oakley by Foran, Jill
    Jill Foran

    Annie Oakley

    Annie Oakley showed audiences from around the world that she could shoot almost anything. She was one of the most respected and talented sharpshooters in history. Learn more in Annie Oakley, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes seriesAuthor: Jill ForanISBN-10: 1489695680ISBN-13: 9781489695680Publisher:...
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  • Pocahontas by Becker, Sandra
    Sandra Becker

    Pocahontas

    Pocahontas was the daughter of a powerful Native American chief. She helped keep peace between the Native Americans and settlers from Europe. Learn more in Pocahontas, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.Author: Sandra BeckerISBN-10: 1489695621ISBN-13: 9781489695628Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library...
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  • First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson by Schwartz, Simon
    Simon Schwartz

    First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson

    In this graphic novel, Simon Schwartz weaves biography and fiction together to explore the life of Arctic adventurer Matthew Henson. Moving between different time periods and incorporating Inuit mythology, Schwartz offers a fresh perspective on the many challenges Henson confronted during his life. As...
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  • Paul Robeson: A Voice for Change by McKissack, Patricia
    Patricia McKissack

    Paul Robeson: A Voice for Change

    Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today,...
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  • Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage by McKissack, Patricia
    Patricia McKissack

    Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage

    After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The...
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  • Arbeit Macht Frei: Work Sets You Free by Leslie, Jennifer
    Jennifer Leslie

    Arbeit Macht Frei: Work Sets You Free

    On August 26th, 2005, I traveled with my two sons to Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp where over one million Jews were killed. The three of us made the trip by train, just as my parents were forced to do in 1942, first my...
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  • The Day I Became a Superhero: A True Story of a Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Experienced a Superhuman Power Following a Fatal Car Crash. by Borden, Honi
    Honi Borden

    The Day I Became a Superhero: A True Story of a Seven-Year-Old Girl Who Experienced a Superhuman Power Following a Fatal Car Crash.

    In The Day I Became a Superhero, seven-year-old Ommeh faces the toughest day in her life during a fatal car crash with her parents. She is alone and frightened at first, but something miraculous happens when she gets in touch with her inner superhero...
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  • Sojourner Truth by Niver, Heather Moore
    Heather Moore Niver

    Sojourner Truth

    Sojourner Truth is best known for her famous speech at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851 in which she asked, "Ain't I a woman?" Born into slavery in 1797, she escaped to freedom with her baby daughter by 1826. But freedom held hardships...
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  • American Pharoah: Triple Crown Champion by Mickle, Shelley Fraser
    Shelley Fraser Mickle

    American Pharoah: Triple Crown Champion

    From the author of Barbaro comes the triumphant story of the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders Cup winner, American Pharoah. When American Pharoah won the American Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2015 he became the first horse to win the "Grand...
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  • Three More Words by Rhodes-Courter, Ashley
    Ashley Rhodes-Courter

    Three More Words

    In the sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir Three Little Words, Ashley Rhodes-Courter expands on life beyond the foster care system, the joys and heartbreak with a family she's created, and her efforts to make peace with her past. Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent...
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  • You are a Masterpiece! by Cole, Todd
    Todd Cole

    You are a Masterpiece!

    Parents often celebrate their children's achievements by giving them trophies, money, or some sort of prize. But You are a Masterpiece celebrates "running the race," and it demonstrates that the greatest reward comes from within yourself--hearing that little voice inside of you saying, "You...
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  • Molly Pitcher by Fedyszyn, Kirra
    Kirra Fedyszyn

    Molly Pitcher

    The story of Molly Pitcher highlights a side of the American Revolution not often touched upon in history books--the role of women. The legend of Molly Pitcher tells of a woman who has followed her husband to the war and brings water to the...
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  • Harriet Tubman by Baumann, Susan K.
    Susan K. Baumann

    Harriet Tubman

    Readers will follow Tubman as she escapes to freedom and then risks her own freedom and life to rescue others from slavery. The graphic format will make it easy for readers to see what Tubman did for slaves in this country, and a timeline...
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  • A Blessing in Disguise by Tallman, Dylan
    Dylan Tallman

    A Blessing in Disguise

    A young individual named Dylan was robbed of his youth losing everything every average young man should obtain. He was brought up having nothing having to earn everything on his own. At sixteen he was forced to live on his own holding no work...
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  • Fish Over Diamond by Bui, Nam
    Nam Bui

    Fish Over Diamond

    Author: Nam BuiISBN-10: 1469196239ISBN-13: 9781469196237Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2012Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d
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  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry by Payment, Simone
    Simone Payment

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are more than their unlikely love story and fairy-tale wedding. Prince Harry has evolved from his early life as son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles and his shenanigans as a young prince. His military service, fundraising for veteran's...
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  • The Most Influential Women in Stem by Allman, Barbara
    Barbara Allman

    The Most Influential Women in Stem

    The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from their families,...
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  • The Most Influential Women in Stem by Allman, Barbara
    Barbara Allman

    The Most Influential Women in Stem

    The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from their families,...
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  • Marco Polo: Epic Traveler Throughout Asia by Crompton, Samuel Willard
    Samuel Willard Crompton

    Marco Polo: Epic Traveler Throughout Asia

    For many, his name brings to mind both the glory and terrible danger of exploration: Marco Polo. Come along as this informative and engaging book describes Marco's travels from his native Italy past many obstacles, to the farthest reaches of Asia and back home...
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  • Ibn Battuta: The Greatest Traveler of the Muslim World by Toth, Henrietta
    Henrietta Toth

    Ibn Battuta: The Greatest Traveler of the Muslim World

    In 1325, a young Muslim man named Ibn Battuta set out on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. It would be nearly thirty years before he returned home. Ibn Battuta was a fourteenth-century pilgrim, traveler, scholar, and writer. He walked, sailed, and rode some seventy-five...
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  • Henry Hudson: Explorer of the Hudson River and Bay by Toth, Henrietta
    Henrietta Toth

    Henry Hudson: Explorer of the Hudson River and Bay

    The river in New York State and the Canadian bay both bear Henry Hudson's name. During the 16th century, this English mariner sailed one important voyage after another. This guide covers his quest for the Northwest Passage, his time in the Arctic, his voyage...
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  • Sir Francis Drake: Privateering Sea Captain and Circumnavigator of the Globe by Krasner, Barbara
    Barbara Krasner

    Sir Francis Drake: Privateering Sea Captain and Circumnavigator of the Globe

    Explorer Sir Francis Drake is renowned for being the first Englishman to sail completely around the world. His adventures set England on a course for successfully sailing the seas, but like most explorers, his adventures were full of successes and failures alike. In this...
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  • Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father by Duling, Kaitlyn
    Kaitlyn Duling

    Benjamin Franklin: Inventor and Founding Father

    As one of America's first celebrities, Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's...
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  • Historical Sources on Slavery by Sebree, Chet'la
    Chet'la Sebree

    Historical Sources on Slavery

    In 1619, Dutch traders sold twenty Africans to English settlers for the purposes of slave labor. By the late seventeenth century, enslaved Africans would become the primary source of labor in America, especially in the South. While the North relied more on technology after...
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  • Christopher Columbus: Controversial Explorer of the Americas by Brink, Christopher
    Christopher Brink

    Christopher Columbus: Controversial Explorer of the Americas

    Few people in history have had as significant an impact on the shaping of multiple cultures as Christopher Columbus, the explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a sea route from Europe to Asia. He has been widely admired...
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  • Who Was Walt Disney? by Turner, Tanya
    Tanya Turner

    Who Was Walt Disney?

    Have you been to Disneyland - the happiest place on Earth? Do you enjoy watching Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, etc. cartoons? But do you know the man behind Disneyland and the countless, timeless cartoons of Walt Disney that generations have come to love....
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  • My Son Christopher by Santora, Maureen Crethan
    Maureen Crethan Santora

    My Son Christopher

    My Son Christopher is a special tribute stemming from a mother's enduring love and undying memory of her departed son. Readers will meet Christopher, an adorable boy who loved to make a mess, have lots of fun, and exercise a very curious mind. Truly,...
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  • Henry VIII: The King, His Six Wives, and His Court by Ford, Nick
    Nick Ford

    Henry VIII: The King, His Six Wives, and His Court

    King Henry VIII has been the subject of more books and movies than any other English king or queen. He was a complex and fascinating historical figure, dynamic and often contradictory. Married six times, he defended England against the biggest invasion since the Battle...
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  • Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" Speech: A Primary Source Investigation by Brezina, Corona
    Corona Brezina

    Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" Speech: A Primary Source Investigation

    This is a lively examination of Sojourner Truth's historic speech at the women's rights convention in 1851. Using primary source documents, it includes biographical information that shows how Truth's role as a social reformer straddled the abolitionist and women's rights movements. The book provides...
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  • True Stories of the Civil War by Yomtov, Nel
    Nel Yomtov

    True Stories of the Civil War

    Step back in time and experience the Civil War through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the first shots on Fort Sumter. Hear blood-curdling rebel yells. Experience a brutal battle at sea. True Stories of the Civil War doesn't just...
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  • Doggy Defenders: Willow the Therapy Dog by National Geographic Kids
    National Geographic Kids

    Doggy Defenders: Willow the Therapy Dog

    Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers Follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day. In this endearing read-aloud picture book, readers meet helping hound Willow, and follow her as she spends an exciting...
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  • National Geographic Readers: Walt Disney (L3) by Kramer, Barbara
    Barbara Kramer

    National Geographic Readers: Walt Disney (L3)

    Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides...
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  • Boat Kid: How I Survived Swimming with Sharks, Being Homeschooled, and Growing Up on a Sailboat by Neale, Melanie
    Melanie Neale

    Boat Kid: How I Survived Swimming with Sharks, Being Homeschooled, and Growing Up on a Sailboat

    "Boat Kid" is the engaging memoir of what it's like to grow up aboard a sailboat. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, Melanie's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the US East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. Melanie and...
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  • About My Life: A Child Authored Book by Dodson, Montavious
    Montavious Dodson

    About My Life: A Child Authored Book

    About My Life is a short story written by a child author. It is a story about his life with his family, at school with his teachers, his neighbors and his friends. With a picture of the child author on both the front and...
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  • C. S. Lewis: The Man Behind Narnia by Gormley, Beatrice
    Beatrice Gormley

    C. S. Lewis: The Man Behind Narnia

    Step through the other side of the wardrobe and meet the creator of the Chronicles of Narnia -- the man whose rich imagination and deep faith made this fantasy series a favorite for generations. This reformatted photo biography, with more than 50 photographs, tells...
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  • Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist by Gelfand, Dale Evva
    Dale Evva Gelfand

    Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist

    - In Their Own Words boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - Did You Know? boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into...
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  • Thomas Alva Edison and Nikola Tesla by Green, Samantha
    Samantha Green

    Thomas Alva Edison and Nikola Tesla

    For much of the world, turning on electricity is as easy as flipping a switch, but that wasn't always the case. At the end of the nineteenth century, two geniuses competed to change the world: Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. In the War of...
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  • Nick Saban by Evans, John Fredric
    John Fredric Evans

    Nick Saban

    What's Nick Saban's secret? How did a football coach some derided as a liar, quitter, and mercenary tie the college record for most national championships in the history of the sport? This book details Saban's journey from his humble beginnings in West Virginia and...
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  • Mike Krzyzewski by Evans, John Fredric
    John Fredric Evans

    Mike Krzyzewski

    Treat your readers to a fascinating biography. From his humble roots as the Chicago-born son of Polish immigrant parents, Mike Krzyzewski, known as Coach K, has become one of the most decorated coaches of all-time in both the college and professional ranks. Coach K's...
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  • Phil Jackson by Evans, John Fredric
    John Fredric Evans

    Phil Jackson

    How did a boy who grew up in remote areas of Montana and North Dakota go on to become the National Basketball Association's all-time winningest coach? Phil Jackson's life story that took him from small town U.S.A. to the pinnacle of NBA coaching success...
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  • Rumi: Persian Poet, Whirling Dervish by Demi
    Demi

    Rumi: Persian Poet, Whirling Dervish

    Born in Afghanistan in the thirteenth century, Rumi settled in Turkey and became a great mystical poet. From a holy man, Shamsuddin, Rumi learned to listen for the sacred sound of God within himself. When his creative spirit was awakened, he recited more than...
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  • Mother to Tigers by Lyon, George Ella
    George Ella Lyon

    Mother to Tigers

    You are a Bengal tiger cub, one of three -- Dacca, Rajpur, Raniganj -- abandoned by your mother. You are so cold and thin that someone with kind hands puts you on a heating pad and sits by you for hours, moistening your mouth...
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  • Julius Caesar by Jeffrey, Gary
    Gary Jeffrey

    Julius Caesar

    Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series, developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From the content areas of American history, European history, and ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs, struggles, and...
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  • George Washington by West, David
    David West

    George Washington

    Presented in a lively, full-color graphic-novel style, history comes alive in this groundbreaking curriculum-based series, developed with special consideration for the high-low reader. From the content areas of American history, European history, and ancient history, readers will marvel at the conflicts, triumphs, struggles, and...
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  • kidCEO: Amazing Kids Share Their Success in Business by Hobson Gormer, Jennifer J.
    Jennifer J. Hobson Gormer

    kidCEO: Amazing Kids Share Their Success in Business

    kidCEO(TM) features the most successful and influential kid entrepreneurs from across the country, who are running their own business, balancing life and school, and making a profit This book was created to be the go-to resource for aspiring kid entrepreneurs and their parents, to...
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  • Distance Between Us (Young Reader's Edition) by Grande, Reyna
    Reyna Grande

    Distance Between Us (Young Reader's Edition)

    Award-winning author Reyna Grande shares her personal experience of crossing borders and cultures in this middle grade adaptation of her memoir, The Distance Between Us--"an important account of the many ways immigration impacts children" (Booklist, starred review). When her parents make the dangerous and...
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  • Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome by Novak, Robby
    Robby Novak

    Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome

    "This is life, people. You got air coming through your nose; you got a heartbeat. That means it's time to do something," announces Kid President in his New York Times bestselling book, Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome. From YouTube sensation (90 million views...
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  • Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World by Fleischman, Sid
    Sid Fleischman

    Sir Charlie: Chaplin, the Funniest Man in the World

    See him? That little tramp twitching a postage stamp of a mustache, politely lifting his bowler hat, and leaning on a bamboo cane with the confidence of a gentleman? A slapstick comedian, he blazed forth as the brightest movie star in the Hollywood heavens.Everyone...
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  • The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, a Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice by Hinton, Anthony Ray
    Anthony Ray Hinton

    The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, a Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice

    A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times, now adapted for younger readers, with a revised foreword by Just Mercy author Bryan Stevenson. In 1985,...
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  • Inventors and Scientists by Boyer, Marilyn
    Marilyn Boyer

    Inventors and Scientists

    Inventors & Scientists: Notable Lives from History is a fun and engaging reader for students or anyone with a love for history. Explore 10 remarkable inventors and scientists from who changed the world in a significant way by using their God-given talents and opportunities....
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