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African American entertainers African American entertainers Biography Juvenile literature African American musicians African American musicians Biography Juvenile literature African Americans Civil rights Graphic novels Humorous stories Indians of North America Government relations Musicians, soul TravelLambert, Valerie
Summary: "This work provides an essential national-level look at an intriguing and impactful form of Indigenous resistance. It describes, in great detail, the continuing assaults made on Native peoples and tribal sovereignty in the United States during the twenty-first century, and it sketches the visions of the future that Indians at the BIA and in Indian Country have been crafting for themselves"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Minnesota Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.897 LAMKachur, Matthew
Summary: Covers such topics as the beginning of slavery in North America, the development of slavery in Central and South America, the Commercial Revolution and its impact on slavery, and the international slave trade.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Facts On File 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.3 KACKing, Thomas
Summary: "In The Truth About Stories, Native novelist and scholar Thomas King explores how stories shape who we are and how we understand and interact with other people. From creation stories to personal experiences, historical anecdotes to social injustices, racist propaganda to works of contemporary Native literature, King probes Native culture's deep ties to storytelling." "Thomas King weaves events...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Minnesota Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KING, THOMAS KINSita, Lisa
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.4 SITColbert, Nancy A.
Summary: A biography of the wife of President Herbert Hoover, following her life from birth to death.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Morgan Reynolds 1998
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB HOOVER COLPress, Petra.
Summary: Explores the culture of the peoples who lived along the coastline from what is now southern Alaska to northern California, focusing on their life before contact with Europeans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.4 PRESita, Lisa
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.4 SITKolosov, Jacqueline A.
Summary: Examines the life of the nineteenth century feminist, Victoria Woodhull, who was a selected as the presidential candidate for the Equal Rights Party in 1872.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Morgan Reynolds 2000
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB WOODHULL MCLRobertson, Nicholas James
Summary: Archie the fox stumbles upon a cheesy treat in the forest and tries to keep it a secret, until his cousin Reddie comes along, ready to solve a mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Razorbill 2021
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Summary: Describes the Native American tribes of the Northeast and their history and culture both before and after contact with Europeans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1997
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clerisy Press 2012
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1 available in Adult, Call number: MI 133.1 PATWalton, Kathryn
Summary: "The Midwest is a huge region with so much to see! Travelers can experience urban living right next to beautiful farmlands. With the bright lights of Chicago, Illinois and the Beautiful hills of the Great Plains, there is plenty to see and do in the Midwest. On this trip, young readers will take a glimpse into the history of the Midwest, all while learning about what this region is like today....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.7 WALRobertson, Nicholas James
Summary: Fox cousins Archie and Reddie are back, and their mission is to find Archie's favorite hat, which has mysteriously gone missing, so they can enjoy the Hat Day party with all their friends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 ROBSummary: Through centuries of suffering, slavery, inequality, discrimination, segregation, and racist violence, African Americans have endured, resisted, fought, and, increasingly over time, won many battles. These victories were propelled by a groundswell of grassroots action, but they were also motivated and organized by courageous and inspirational leadership. Journalists, abolitionists, educators,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AFRWelsh, Douglas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Galahad Books 1982
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7 WELWashington, George
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1966
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.26 WASRae, W. Fraser (William Fraser)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Promontory Press 1974
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 978 RAEWalton, Kathryn
Summary: "One of the United States' most fascinating regions, the Pacific Northwest has a lot to offer! Take a trip through the Rocky Mountains, or along the Pacific coast, all while learning about how this region became part of the United States. Young readers will love jumping into the beautiful, full color photographs of the Pacific Northwest and discovering how this region is different from the rest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.9 WALWalton, Kathryn
Summary: "The American Southwest might have a history of cowboys and gunfights, but there's more to the region than that! With vast deserts spanning across much of the region with mountains cutting through, visitors to the Southwest will have plenty to see and do. Readers on this trip will discover the history of the American Southwest as well as the geography that makes the region what it is. With...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.9 WALSummary: Big Bend National Park covers 788,682 acres in the bend of the Rio Grande in Brewster County, Texas. Created in 1943, the park is in an area that the early Spanish explorers called "the uninhabited place" and was once home to fierce Apache and Comanche warriors. With its varied topography, the park is filled with a startling array of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: GoodTimes Entertainment 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.64 BIGSummary: A journey into the depths of one of our great natural wonders, Grand Canyon National Park. America's most popular Western park, this geological marvel has no equal upon earth, its immense and humbling beauties possessed of both awesome scale and surprising intimacy. Also includes footage of the Petrified Forest National Park.
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Publisher / Publication Date: GoodTimes Entertainment 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 EXPWalton, Kathryn
Summary: "The Northeast has much to offer its visitors. From the deep history of the founding of the United States, to the beautiful scenery, the Northeast has something for everyone! Through this tour of the Northeast, readers will get close to the most populous city in the U.S., New York City, and take a hike through the Appalachian Mountains. With factboxes that offer readers more information and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024