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Summary: "All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson ... the son of an escaped slave, managed to become a top-billed movie star during the time of Jim Crow America ... his film legacy lives on and continues to speak eloquently of the long and difficult journey of a courageous and outspoken African-American."--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2007

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Wanner, Zukiswa

Summary: Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first humans, and today it remains a vibrant land filled with diverse cultures. Readers will tour Africas varied landscape and get a close look at its many iconic plants and animals. They will also learn about the continents history and discover how its people live today. Features include engaging...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 960 WAN

McLain, Paula.

Summary: "Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature's delicate balance. But even the wild child must grow up, and when everything Beryl...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Books on Tape 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD FIC MCL

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD Fiction McLain 2015

Summary: Pampered African Prince Akeem is a rebel who is against an arranged marriage and heads to Queens, New York to find a new bride. His regal father agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S., sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters, Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a "regular" guy job at a fast-food...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2007

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY COM

Hansen, Grace

Summary: These tough pigs with tusks are named for the large bumps (or warts) on their faces. However, they look tougher than they are and would rather run and hide in their burrow homes than fight. Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Kids 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 HAN

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