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True bookGregory, Josh
Summary: Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass knew from an early age that all people deserved freedom. Readers will discover Douglass’s amazing story, from how he secretly educated himself and taught fellow slaves how to read to how he escaped to freedom and became one of the nation’s most persuasive voices for abolition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DOUKellaher, Karen
Summary: What exactly does the president do? Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president’s actions mean for you. Readers will also explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, including what it takes to become president themselves someday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 KELCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 KELSonneborn, Liz
Summary: The highest court in the land may seem large and distant, but the decisions its members make affect even the smallest aspects of daily life. Read about how this court of law functions, major cases in its history, as well as how Supreme Court Justices can change the course of U.S. history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347.73 SONCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347.73 SONHackett, Jennifer
Summary: Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not a canyon at all, but an incredible range of natural stone amphitheaters. Its rippling red rock towers called hoodoos and limestone cliffs are otherworldly. Readers will tour the parks beautiful landscapes and get an in-depth look at its many plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks origins, when humans first came to the area, and much more....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.2 HACSon, John
Summary: How can you directly impact the government? Vote! Elections are part of the foundation of our democracy. Readers learn how elections work, whether its voting on local rules or electing the President of the United States. The book also highlights why voting is so very important and how kids can become involved, even when they’re still years from casting their first vote.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 SONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 SONDoak, Robin S. (Robin Santos)
Summary: After escaping from slavery when she was a young woman, Harriet Tubman devoted herself to helping others do the same. Readers will discover how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the south and helping them reach safety in the north.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TUBDonohue, Moira Rose
Summary: "Learn all about the foundational document of the U.S. government, from how it was created to how it has changed over time"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7302 DONGregory, Josh
Summary: As the first African American ever to play for a major league baseball team, Jackie Robinson helped change race relations in America forever. Readers will learn about Robinson’s early success as a versatile athlete and the difficulties he faced in an era of widespread prejudice and segregation. The will also find out how he came to break pro baseball’s color barrier and how he used his fame to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBBjorklund, Ruth
Summary: Many of the rights we consider most important to the United States—from freedom of speech to a fair trial—are in the Bill of Rights. Readers learn how these important laws came to be and how people continue to discuss and debate them even today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press(r), an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 BJOCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 BJOMcDaniel, Melissa
Summary: Our government is built on laws, and Congress is where those laws are written. Peak inside the workings of the Senate and House of Representatives, ways they function independently, and how they cooperate as a unit. Readers will also learn what it takes to become a member of Congress and the different roles a person can play once elected.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 328.73 MCDYomtov, Nelson
Summary: The hard-hitting excitement and careful strategy behind American football has helped make it one of the most popular sports in the world. Readers will learn what kind of gear they need to play, how the playing field is laid out, and what roles each position on a team plays. They will also learn how to practice football fundamentals and meet some of the biggest stars in the game's history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017