Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: As the first African American first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had a big role to fill. Readers will follow Obamas journey from her childhood in Chicago to her work as a lawyer and her achievements in the White House. They will also learn how she helped with her husbands political career and helped him win presidential elections in 2008 and 2012.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015

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

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested when she refused to give up her seat on a bus so a white man could sit. Almost overnight, she became an icon of the rapidly growing civil rights movement. Readers will find out how Parks continued to fight for African American civil rights after her famous arrest. They will also learn more about the racism and segregation that Parks and other African...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015

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

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: Did you know that the tongue of blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant? How about that blue whales' songs can be louder than the engine of a jet plane? Or that, with the right equipment, you can hear a blue whale's heartbeat two miles away? Perfect for all animal lovers--and blue whale fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a blue whale...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.5 TAY

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: "Learn all about the history of genetics research, from how scientists began studying genes to how their discoveries affect our lives today."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 572 TAY

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: Through his inspiring leadership during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century, Martin Luther King, Jr., made a remarkable impact on U.S. history. Today, his legacy is honored with a beautiful memorial in the center of Washington, D.C., the nations capital. Readers will learn about Kings life and accomplishments, how the memorial was planned and built, its integration with...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 975.3 TAY

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: Introduces the planet Uranus, discusses its history, its composition, and its role in the solar system.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J523.47 TAY

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: No other body in the solar system is as important as the sun. It provides a central point for the planets to orbit around, and its warmth and light are integral to the survival of Earth's life forms. Readers will discover what this incredible star is made of, why it burns so bright, and what would happen if it disappeared. They will also find out how scientists study the sun and what we are...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2014

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.7 TAYLOR-BUTLER