Ostrom, Melissa
Summary: In 1807, Harriet Winter leaves her family's New Hampshire farm with her brother to settle in the Genesee Valley to avoid being pushed into marriage with her neighbor, Daniel Long.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC OSTHill, Laban Carrick
Summary: Explores the literary, artistic, and intellectual creativity of the Harlem Renaissance and discusses the lives and work of Louis Armstrong, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and other notable figures of the era.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 810.9 HILMessner, Kate
Summary: Ranger the time-traveling Golden retriever was trained for search-and-rescue and even though he did not pass the tests he has used his training on his many trips to help people caught up in disasters; now he has arrived at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001 just as the first plane hits, and he must rescue fifth-graders Risha and Max who are trapped in the wreckage,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC MESCoombs, Linda
Summary: "Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: the "discovery" of America told by Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, and the Colonists. Here's the true story of America from the Indigenous perspective. When you think about the beginning of the American story, what comes to mind? Three ships in 1492, or perhaps buckled hats and shoes stepping off of the Mayflower, ready to start a new...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2023
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Summary: In 1969, when thirteen-year-old transgender runaway Flor and her new trans friend Tami try to make their way into the queer and trans community of New York City, they find themselves at the Stonewall Inn on a night that leads to a police raid and violence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: American landmarks sometimes evoke more than their original intent. For example, the Statue of Liberty was a gift symbolizing the friendship between France and the United States, but it became a welcoming monument to millions of immigrants heading to Ellis Island. This beautifully designed book offers numerous intriguing facts about American landmarks, including the Washington Monument, Statue...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SHEGilbert, Julie
Summary: It is 1911, and fourteen-year-old Lucia (Lucy) Morelli dreams of going to college, but for the present she lives with her large Italian family in a crowded apartment in New York City, and works as a sewing machine operator in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory bringing home money because her father can no longer work--but this is March twenty-fifth, and Lucy will soon be fighting for her life as...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED GILGino, Alex
Summary: Middle school student Sam is comfortable with their nonbinary identity, and their family has accepted it too (as long as they do their homework and chores), so when their history teacher assigns as a project coming up with a proposal for the new statue honoring a historical Staten Islander (there is a contest involved) they and their friend TJ decide to focus on Alice Austen, a lesbian...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC GINMessner, Kate
Summary: Ranger the time-travelling Golden retriever and young Isaac Pope come together in 1776 during Washington's retreat after the Battle of Long Island, and Ranger stays with Isaac while he slowly recovers from Smallpox--but Ranger's real mission comes later when Isaac is sent to spy out the Hessian troops' intentions before the Battle of Trenton.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC MESCatel, Patrick
Summary: "This book explores the people, places, and history of the New York Colony"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 CATAvi
Summary: In 1776, after witnessing the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, newly occupied by the British army, young Sophia Calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the American cause, including becoming a spy.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC AVIMcMorrow, T. E.
Summary: In Harlem in the 1920s, in the middle of a family Christmas party, Marie receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Cab, which leads to a marvelous dream in this resetting of E.T.A. Hoffmann's familiar tale. Includes historical notes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCMMercer, Abbie
Summary: Bloody sacrifices, disgusting diets, and shocking religious rituals are some of the gruesome aspects of the totally gross history of Mesoamerica. Concise and entertaining, this text covers some of the more nauseating facts about pre-Columbian Mesoamerica (the region spanning Central America). The gruesome details about the Mesoamerican diet, religion, and medicine will shock readers. But beyond...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing's Rosen Central 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 972 MERJohnson, Dinah
Summary: "A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 JOHHolub, Joan.
Summary: Describes the nineteenth century American gold rush, and includes information on gold rush "boomtowns," relations between Native Americans and gold rush pioneers, and the importance of the gold rush on American history.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2013
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist What HolubPowell, Marie
Summary: "The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native PowellStead, Rebecca.
Summary: As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1970s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2010
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Summary: In this graphic novel adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic story, Dorian Gray hides a monstrous secret in his attic--a portrait that ages and shows the results of his hedonistic and selfish lifestyle while he remains ever-youthful and handsome.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 MORKrasner, Barbara
Summary: "Introduces the main native nations of the northeastern United States, including the Abenaki, Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Nattagansett, Ojibwe, Pequot, Powhatan, and Wampanoag nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974 KRASchuh, Mari C.
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Statue of Liberty to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.7 SCHHalls, Kelly Milner
Summary: "Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Civil War? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--Publisher's website.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2015
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Summary: This book introduces the life and times of the people from the Old West describing their homes, jobs, tools, clothes, and travel.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 KALSheehan, Sean
Summary: "Austria is a country known for its varied history and beautiful scenery. Popular figures from the country include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Von Trapp family, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In this engaging book, readers learn about Austria's past, its present, and the ways in which it is working toward the future."--Publisher's website.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943.6 SHEMaxwell, Lisa
Summary: In an alternate version of present-day Manhattan, magic is dying, and Esta, a Mageus with a talent for manipulating time, travels back to 1901 to stop the destruction of a book that can possibly restore magic, but in Old New York, Esta must navigate gangs, secret societies, and her feelings for another magician in order to save the future of magic.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Pulse 2017