McDonough, Yona Zeldis.
Summary: "No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from--there were no trains or tracks, only "conductors" who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about "passengers" on the "Railroad," this book chronicles slaves' close calls with bounty hunters, exhausting struggles on the road, and what they sacrificed for freedom. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2013
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Blk His What McDonoughCrist, James J.
Summary: "Friendships make us happier and healthier. Friends improve our self-esteem and help us live longer--it's true! Whether kids find socializing as natural as smiling or as hard as learning a foreign language, this book can help them improve their social skills so they can better enjoy the benefits of friendship. Practical advice covers everything from breaking the ice to developing friendships to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Free Spirit Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 177 CRISarsour, Linda
Summary: "An inspiring and empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to be Bystanders, the memoir by Women's March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour.You can count on me, your Palestinian Muslim sister, to keep her voice loud, keep her feet on the streets, and keep my head held high because I am not afraid. On January 17, 2017, Linda Sarsour stood in the National Mall to deliver a speech...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 SARKyi, Tanya Lloyd
Summary: "Double Take is a fact-packed look at how science is tackling stereotypes. In the intermediate grades, students are likely to encounter and recognize all kinds of stereotypes. Our brains constantly use categories to sort and label the things (and people) around us -- both with good results and frightening ones. This book explores how we all use stereotypes and how science can help us to build...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 303.3 KYIHale, Nathan
Summary: ""Remember the Alamo!" That rallying cry has been a part of Texas lore for generations. But who were the ragtag group of adventurers behind the famous slogan, and how did they end up barricaded in a fort against a Mexican army? Who survived, who died, and how? This sixth book in the bestselling Hazardous Tales series tracks the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence from the Mexican...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Summary: What started as a hashtag in 2013 quickly grew into the Black Lives Matter movement. Black Lives Matter examines the police shootings that fueled the movement, the events that led up to racial tensions in the United States, and the goals the movement has set for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J305.8960 HARHarris, Duchess
Summary: Eleanor Roosevelt is well known for her time as First Lady of the United States, but she also made important contributions to women's rights before, during, and after her husband's presidency. Eleanor Roosevelt Champions Women's Rights examines her efforts from multiple perspectives, including those of Roosevelt herself, her husband, Franklin, and later feminist activists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.917 HARSkeen, Michelle
Summary: "Stop comparing yourself to others--you're special just as you are!" That's the message psychologist Michelle Skeen and her daughter, Kelly Skeen, instill in teen readers with this unique self-help guide. With this fun and engaging book, teens will learn how to silence their nit-picky inner critic, overcome feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Summary: "A biography of Nellie Bly, the pioneering journalist whose showy but substantive stunts skyrocketed her to fame"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BLYSchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. Follow his career from Delaware's longest-serving senator to his race back to the White House"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BIDEN SCHCooper, Robert
Summary: "Bhutan is a ruggedly mountainous country known for its cliff-side monasteries and snowcapped peaks. Colorful prayer flags wind their way through breezy gorges. The magical and mystical personality of Bhutan can be felt from the highest mountaintops to the deepest valleys, and down every ancient alleyway in between. This title explores the traditional culture, diverse wildlife, ancient arts,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954.98 COOMiller, Marie-Therese
Summary: "Celebrate all there is to love about getting a new dog with Sesame Street! Coinciding with the introduction of Tango, Elmo's new puppy, this book will introduce young readers to caring for a new dog"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 MILKing, David C.
Summary: "The nation of Azerbaijan combines rich historical tradition with a modern mindset. As a former part of the Soviet Union, it has had to forge its own path in the 21st century, and readers explore the successes and setbacks along the way in this informative and engaging guide. The detailed text and enlightening sidebars highlight political, cultural, geographical, and economic facts about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 947.54 KINLaughlin, Kara L.
Summary: "This book examines the activism involved in the ongoing fight for racial justice in the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 305.8 LAUJones, Dan C.
Summary: Thirty-two short stories chosen from the tradition of ghost stories from American Indian cultures across North America, featuring witches, walking dolls, hungry skeletons, skinwalkers, and other supernatural beings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 JONPettit, Jeremy W.
Summary: "Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens in the US, and the need for effective prevention has never been greater. Written by two adolescent suicide experts, this gentle and effective guide will help teens overcome suicidal thoughts by reducing emotional pain, increasing hope, and building meaningful connections. Readers will learn specific skills grounded in evidence-based...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Instant Help Books 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 362.28 PETOlson, Elsie
Summary: "Tour some of the world's most famous haunted places in Spooky Schools and Libraries. Young readers will learn about the history, eerie occurrences, and public reactions to several spooky sites. The book also provides historic context and scientific facts that explain what is really going on. Dynamic photos and illustrative details will make readers feel as though they've just visited each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J133.12 OLSZucker, Bonnie
Summary: "Kid Confident explains the dynamic of social power, equal and unequal, in the context of friendships and with unfriendly peers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press 2022
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Summary: Meaning River of the Colorful Birds, Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 989.5 JERBarlas, Robert
Summary: A book for young readers about the history and culture of the African nation of Uganda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.61 BARKnowlton, MaryLee
Summary: "The country now known as North Macedonia has been through many changes in names and governments throughout its long history, but what hasn't changed is the rich cultural heritage of its people. Readers discover this cultural heritage through meticulously researched and up-to-date text, fact-filled sidebars, and detailed maps of the region's geography, economy, and culture. In addition, vibrant...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 949.76 KNOSepahban, Lois.
Summary: Near the start of World War II, young Manami, her parents, and Grandfather are evacuated from their home and sent to Manzanar, an ugly, dreary internment camp in the desert for Japanese-American citizens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus, Giroux 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SEPSummary: We often think that people from a thousand years ago were living in the Dark Ages. But from the 7th century onward in Muslim civilization there were amazing advances and inventions that still influence our everyday lives. People living in the Muslim world saw what the Egyptians, Chinese, Indians, Greek, and Romans had discovered and spent the next one thousand years adding new developments and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2012
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Summary: Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephermera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children's book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016