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Anecdotes. bibliography biography Biography. History History. Juvenile works Juvenile works.Colbert, 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 COLKolosov, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Morgan Reynolds 2000
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JB WOODHULL MCLKing, 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 KINSummary: Imagine a world in which gospel, the blues, jazz, R & B, and rock 'n' roll didn't exist. These indigenous American musical forms are the product of, and a moving expression of the African American experience. Musical geniuses and innovators like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, and Jimi Hendrix turned individual and collective histories of suffering and injustice into...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AFRSummary: 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 AFRWalton, 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 WALWashington, George
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Publisher / Publication Date: 1966
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.26 WASBisson, Terry.
Summary: Presents the life and times of the African American preacher who led a slave revolt in Southampton County, Virginia in 1831, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TURSummary: From the top of Everest to the deepest recesses of previously unexplored caves, from the heart of the sea to the far reaches of space, African American explorers and adventurers have helped chart the unknown, push the boundaries of the frontier, scale the heights, and shoot for the stars. With profiles of courageous and pioneering figures like Arctic explorer Matthew Alexander Henson, the Lewis...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AFRSummary: Though often fighting for a country that did not recognize their rights or even their humanity, African Americans have fought courageously in every American war. Even though they often knew they would return to civilian lives of limited opportunities and unequal treatment, they served their nation with conviction and distinction. This volume offers inspiring profiles of African American service...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 AFRLakin, Pat.
Summary: Simple text describes how Harry Houdini, born Ehrich Weiss, worked hard to become a great magician.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Paperbacks 2002
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE LAKWalton, 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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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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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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 917.4 WALStevenson, Augusta.
Summary: Recreates the early life of the frontier hero who blazed a trail through the Cumberland Gap and led the first white settlers into Kentucky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin Books 1986
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BOOWalton, Kathryn
Summary: "From Memphis to New Orleans, the Southeast region played a big role in the formation of the United States. With a rich history in not just food, but music, the Southeast has large cities and beautiful farmland. Through this trip through the Southeastern United States, young readers will learn about each state and discover the deep history of this region. With full-color photographs and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024
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Summary: Profiles Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and who disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2003
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE LAKLakin, Patricia
Summary: A brief biography of the woman who overcame her shyness to become a teacher, a nurse during the Civil War, and founder of the American Red Cross.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2004
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE LAKTalayesva, Don C.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 1963
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SUN CHIEF TALHopkinson, Deborah.
Summary: John Adams didn't enjoy traveling. He much preferred to stay home with his wife and children. But John Adams also had a dream: He wanted to see the thirteen colonies free from English rule. He wanted to see the creation of a new country -- the United States of America. John Adams did whatever was needed to make his dream come true.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2005
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE HOPKnapp, Caroline
Summary: Examines the rich and complicated terrain of human-animal relationships.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 1999
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.7 KNAAbrams, Dennis
Summary: Presents the life and legacy of the pioneering American agriculturist who was born into slavery and went on to become a college professor famous for finding numerous uses for various types of plants.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CARShores, Erika L.
Summary: "Describes the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017