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Warrior Princess: A People's Biography of Ida B. Wells is the story of a young Black woman who decided to fight and protect Black people her entire life, and did so admirably. Ida B. Wells was a prominent journalist, activist, and suffragist who lived in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She was defiant, courageous, and committed to her life's work. For that reason, she, endured violent threats, from racist white men, and was, ostracized by...
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Introduce little ones to the English and Spanish words used by kids in their daily lives with Tons of Palabras (Tons of Words), a new series of bilingual books made for Hispanics by Hispanics.
In this title in the Tons of Palabras series, tots will learn words about the home and family that are used as the building blocks of their daily lives. Casa y Familia introduces more than 100 words in both English and Spanish alongside beautiful and simple...
84403) Barack Obama
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As the first African American United States president, Barack Obama broke down barriers and led others to make a difference. Learn more about his road to the White House and how he plans to keep making a difference!
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Support whatever your kids' interests are. This one's for the future designers of all time. This book contains the present and the future of the fashion design industry with inspirations taken from only the world renowned designers. Your kids will definitely appreciate your full support in their passion when you buy this for them. Get a copy today.
84405) Pocahontas
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IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Historic images and easy-to-read text take readers into the life of Pocahontas, a well-known peacemaker. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Why did Abraham Lincoln want to become president? How did he change America? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn about Abraham's simple beginnings and his strong leadership during the Civil War. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
84407) Theodore Roosevelt
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Learn about the adventures and policies that defined President Theodore Roosevelt. This book's leveled text details Roosevelt's early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and allow Roosevelt's character and projects to shine off the page. Special features offer additional details about the president's life, map where his story began, and ask readers a question to engage what they have learned....
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Fashion can be copied, yes, but you will always have your own signature look. This look book will help you decide the personality that you want your clothes to say. There will be discussions on the basic of fashion and from there, you can jump to your own conclusions. Isn't this an exciting book to own?
84409) Yummy!: What & Why?
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With the plethora of unhealthy food options, how do you encourage your child to eat healthy? Well, you make him/her understand the benefits, of course. If plan talk will not get the job done then this beautiful picture book will. Read this in place of a bedtime story or during "down" times at home. There's plenty to learn from in each page. Grab a copy now.
84410) Wind
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A browsable, appealing introduction to an important weather phenomenon.
If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day, you've noticed the wind at work. But what causes the wind? Are there different types of wind? How do we measure and name them? How does the wind shape our ecosystems, plants, and animals? What about people: how have human beings used the wind in the past and the present? Can you really sail into the wind, and would a tailwind...
84411) In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow
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The killing of Emmett Till is widely remembered today as one of the most famous examples of lynching in America. African American children in 1955 personally felt the terror of his murder. These children, however, would rise up against the culture that made Till's death possible. From the violent Woolworth's lunch-counter sit-ins in Jackson to the school walkouts of McComb, the young people of Mississippi picketed, boycotted, organized, spoke out,...
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Whether you are sending an email, twittering, or just wondering if it's appropriate to answer your phone, here are the answers to all your communication questions. Covering phones, the Internet, television, and much, much more, this accessible and lively handbook provides up-to-date information on all your modern electronic needs. Written by the founders of the National League of Junior Cotillions, this book provides the reader with access to information...
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A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) Discussion Guide is a companion to A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) by Steve Pemberton. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for ages 8 to 12.
A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) Discussion Guide is a companion to A Chance in the World (Young Readers Edition) by Steve Pemberton. This guide can be...
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We Want Equal Rights! Is the story of remarkable women who laid the foundation for the modern women's movement and the American Indian nation that proved equality as possible. In 1850, these brave women challenged a culture that believed they were inferior to men. How did they envision such a world? They looked to their neighbors the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and saw how women were held in high regard, with even greater rights than men. At that time...
84415) Fashion Is Fabulous and Fun
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Why do you want your child to learn about fashion? It's not because you want your child to fit in but more because fashion represents culture, arts and the collective dreams of the people. With the help of this educational resource, your child will begin to understand how colors and patterns interact with one another. He/she will also learn how elements are combined to bring across a message.
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Simply Charming is a fun, fabulous book all about compliments-their history, how to use them, and how to take them. Learn how to use winning words in a wide variety of situations, from chatting with a new acquaintance to interviewing for a job. Couples and singles will also benefit from the section on compliments between lovers-whether you're initiating a first date or celebrating your fiftieth wedding anniversary, everyone appreciates a kind word...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents true accounts of children forced to live in Japanese American confinement camps. Personal narratives, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.
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IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 11
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An inspiring and engaging historical nonfiction book for kids 9 to 12, this newly adapted young readers' edition of the acclaimed national bestseller tells the story of America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justice
Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky-until they start suffering...
84419) Coming to America through the Angel Island Immigration Station: An Interactive Look at History
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YOU are an Asian immigrant in the early 1900s. You dream of a life in American, but first you'll have to pass through the Angel Island Immigration Station. How long will you be stuck there? And will you pass the necessary tests or be sent back? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people encountered as they sought a new life and better life in a different country.
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The Green Card Youth Voices series is a collection of books dedicated to sharing the immigration stories of young, new Americans from all over the country, with Rochester and Buffalo as our next stops. The upcoming "Green Card Youth Voices: Upstate New York High Schools" is a collection of personal essays written by 29 authors from Twelve Corner Middle School, Bilingual Language and Literacy Academy, Lafayette High School, and Newcomer Academy, and...
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