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Cassie's word quilt
In this 32-page lap book we join Cassie, the main character from the picture book Tar Beach. As she takes us on a tour of her home, neighborhood, and school, dozens of new words are introduced with simple labels throughout. Young readers will love the simple story line and all the new words they’ll encounter. They’ll relish the beautifully designed spreads, each with its own quilt motif. Th…
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- 9780553112337
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- R
Talkin' about Bessie : the story of aviator Elizabeth Coleman
Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overco…
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- 9780439598712
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- 926 COL
The girl with a mind for math : the story of Raye Montague
After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who change…
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- 9781943147427
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- 44 pages : illustartion ; 25 cm
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- 925 MOS
The story of Muhammad Ali
The dramatic story of boxer Muhammad Ali, who burst onto the boxing scene in the early 1960s as Cassius Clay and went on to become known as "The Greatest, " is told in this age-appropriate book covering the legendary athlete's life both in and out of the ring. Full-color illustrations.
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- 9780439897679
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 927 MUH
I look up to ... Serena Williams
It's never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills tennis superstar Serena Williams's excellent qualities into an eminently shareable read-aloud text with graphic, eye-catching illustrations. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Serena herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this powerful, determined w…
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- 9780525644422
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- 22 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 920 MEM
Flower garden
“An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the child’s mother. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.…
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- 059099445X
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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Hurry up!
The JUST FOR YOU!(tm) series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories inclu…
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- 9780439568494
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- 31 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Just For You!
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I have a dream
Experience history with this picture book of Martin Luther King's iconic speech, with an audio CD included. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book will inspire young readers. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-chang…
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- 9780375858871
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 323.092 KIN
Let's read about.....Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up in the South and it was there that he learned about racism. He became a leader and taught the world about equality. Young readers will learn his story and why we still celebrate this man and his dream today.
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- 0439221129
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- Sholastic First Biographies
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- 923 KIN
Let's read about.....Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges was born during the time of segregation in the South. In 1960, she made history when she attended an all-white school. Follow her story and learn why we still celebrate her courage today.
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- 9780439513623
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- Scholastic First Biographies
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- 923 BRI
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