Summary: "Many of us have vivid recollections of childhood visits to the public library: the unmistakable, slightly musty scent, the excitement of checking out a stack of newly-discovered books. Today's libraries also function as de facto community centers, and offer free access to the Internet, job-hunting assistance, or a warm place to take shelter along with the endless possibilities that spark your...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2014

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Sorell, Traci

Summary: The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MAN

Martinson, Morgan

Summary: This title introduces readers to Suni Lee, providing exciting details about her life and her thrilling success at the Tokyo Olympics. It features informative fast facts, a timeline, and a glossary.

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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LEE MAR

Phillips, Katrina M.

Summary: "Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, an imprint of Capstone 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.264 PHI

Thermes, Jennifer

Summary: "A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023

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Gagne, Tammy

Summary: "Includes biographical information as well as career challenges and successes for Kobe Bryant."--Page 4 of cover

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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA B BRYANT GAG