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African American civil rights workers African American civil rights workers Juvenile literature African American legislators African American women Juvenile literature American bison Juvenile literature American poetry Juvenile literature Children's songs, English Friendship Humorous poetry Juvenile literature Money Juvenile literatureGansworth, Eric
Summary: "The term "Apple" is a slur in Native communities across the country. It's for someone supposedly "red on the outside, white on the inside." Eric Gansworth is telling his story in Apple (Skin to the Core). The story of his family, of Onondaga among Tuscaroras, of Native folks everywhere. From the horrible legacy of the government boarding schools, to a boy watching his siblings leave and return...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 GANGeorge, Kristine O'Connell.
Summary: Features a collection of poems that captures the special experiences, sights, sounds, and joys of camping in the outdoors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811.54 GEOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Poetry GeorgePlatt, Christine A.
Summary: "John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PLABrown, Margaret Wise
Summary: A collection of stories and poems, arranged in the categories "Adventure," "Big and Little," "Bravery," "Love and Friendship," "Happiness," "Belonging," "For a Rainy Day," "Nonsense," "Colors," and "Nature."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children 2001
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Summary: How is a nickel different from other coins, and how much is it worth? Four curious kids are here to investigate Money Values. Have fun singing along as you learn all about A Nickel! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE NICMorey, Allan
Summary: How much is a penny worth? Whose face is on the front? Four curious kids are here to investigate Money Values. Have fun singing along with this book as you learn all about A Penny! This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2018
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE PENAnderson, Jill
Summary: A review of basic money math for beginning students.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Elementary 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 513.211 ANDPinkney, Andrea Davis
Summary: "When young Tybre Faw discovers Congressman John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote -- Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship! In rich, poetic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LEWCalmenson, Stephanie.
Summary: Poems encourage toddlers to join in and play a game of peekaboo, parade with the alphabet, find their favorite colors, and celebrate their accomplishments.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollinsPublishers 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 811 CALSmith, James Otis
Summary: ""Black Heroes of the Wild West" celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary "Stagecoach" Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: TOON Graphics 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 978.78 SMISilverstein, Shel
Summary: A collection of humorous poems and drawings. This special edition contains twelve new poems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811.54 SILMosca, Julia Finley
Summary: "As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!"--Inside book jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Innovation Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J STEM MoscaCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BATH MOSVenezia, Mike.
Summary: Briefly examines the life and work of the American Impressionist painter, describing and giving examples of her art.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childrens Press 1993
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Summary: Examines Laura Ingalls Wilder's life as a pioneer girl and her work as a writer describing that life for others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WILFreedman, Russell.
Summary: Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1988
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Summary: "Can you canoe? invites you to journey cross-country with The Okee Dokee Brothers through twelve of their irresistible, boot-stompin' tunes... As you listen to the songs and follow along with the illustrated lyrics in this collection, you might even be inspired to head out on some outdoor adventures of your own!"--Back cover.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2016
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J BLUE CANHerrington, Lisa M.
Summary: Young learners will love reading about the amazing animal diversity that can be found across America. They'll learn about bears, wolves, raptors, and more all in the pages of this fun and fascinating book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599 HERDoyle, Abby Badach
Summary: "To many people, a diary is like a trusted friend - somewhere to share their true (and sometimes secret) thoughts and feelings. In this book, explore more than 200 years of American history through the eyes of real people who lived through it... and, lucky for us, wrote about it, too! In this book, learn what makes diaries and autobiographies different, why they matter, and how to think...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 DOYGreen, Jen.
Summary: Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of buffalo, including the American bison.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.642 GREPrelutsky, Jack.
Summary: A collection of humorous poems such as "The Dancing Hippopotami," "You Can't Make Me Eat That," "My Father's Name is Sasquatch," and "Dear Wumbledeedumble."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 811.54 PREPallotta, Jerry
Summary: Contains facts about lobsters and crabs, comparing such aspects as their sizes and abilities, and what the outcome would be if they were to fight each other.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: A bilingual children's book that uses fantastical elements such as wrestlers, dragons, magicians, and dinosaurs to explore creative ways to fold the popular Mexican dish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH REYDuncan, Alice Faye
Summary: Most people know Coretta Scott King as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader. Coretta's march on freedom road made her a great leader, too. Alice Faye Duncan blends poetry and prose to follow Coretta from a challenging childhood in segregated Alabama, to music training in Boston, to her brave years as a wife, mother, and activist fighting for equal rights and her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KINCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB KING DUNSummary: "Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2020