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Smith, Maximilian

Summary: The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 SMI

Otto, Carolyn.

Summary: An introduction to the history and traditions surrounding the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.262 OTT

Schaefer, Lola M.

Summary: Simple text and photographs explain the history of Cinco de Mayo, and how this commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, is celebrated.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble Books 2001

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.26972 SCH

Johnson, Jennifer

Summary: "Explains the history of the battle at Gettysburg during the Civil War"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020

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Micklos, John

Summary: "The bloody Battle of Spotsylvania Court House took place in May 1864. The frantic back-and-forth fighting at an area now called the Bloody Angle was among the fiercest single-day battles of the entire Civil War. How did the bullet-riddled stump of a once-mighty oak tree there become a symbol of the conflict? What can its story tell us about that day's battle and the broader history of the...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 MIC

Burgan, Michael.

Summary: Read about the famous Civil War battle between two armored ships.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2006

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.75 BUR

Crenshaw, Ellen T.

Summary: "See the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes Alfred Waud, a special artist and war correspondent whose depiction of Pickett's Charge is thought to be the only visual account by an eyewitness. A story of extreme risk, strife, and the search for truth, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the crucial Civil War battle"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022

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Petersen, David

Summary: Describes the landscape, history, wildlife, and activities available for visitors at Chaco Culture National Park in New Mexico.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1999

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.9 PET

Matteson, John

Summary: "Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Matteson illuminates three harrowing months of the Civil War and their ineradicable legacy for America. In December 1862, the Battle of Fredericksburg shattered Union forces and threatened to break apart Abraham Lincoln's government. Five extraordinary individuals experienced Fredericksburg's cataclysmic repercussions - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Walt...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.7 MAT

Flanagan, Alice K.

Summary: Examines the culture, history, and society of the Pueblos.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1998

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973 FLA

Manning, Jack.

Summary: "Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to pueblos"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.1 MAN

Doeden, Matt

Summary: "This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Battle of Antietam in the Civil War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative."--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2018

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O'Connor, Jim.

Summary: Teaches important dates and facts about the Battle of Gettysburg.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap 2013

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 OCO

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist What O'Connor

Shepard, Ray Anthony

Summary: Here is the riveting dual biography of two little-known but extraordinary men in Civil War history George E. Stephens and James Henry Gooding. These Union soldiers not only served in the Massachusetts 54th Infantry, the well-known black regiment, but were also war correspondents who published eyewitness reports of the battlefields. Their dispatches told the truth of their lives at camp, their...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, An Imprint of Highlights 2017

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 973.7 SHE

Lassieur, Allison

Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LAS

Rubin, Susan Goldman

Summary: Twelve diverse actors, directors, writers, editors, designers, and producers fought against sexism, racism and prejudice to have their voices heard and changed the industry forever.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2023

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 920 RUB

Nelson, S. D

Summary: "This book is the story of the Lakota and how they were forced onto a reservation, told from the point of view of Red Cloud, warrior and chief of the Lakota. It is a heavily illustrated account, with both text and illustrations by S. D. Nelson."--Providedby publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978 NEL

Troupe, Thomas Kingsley

Summary: With bombs bursting overhead, a tattered flag flying ... Joined by two cartoon flies and their factual narrative infused with kid-friendly fun, readers go above deck with Francis Scott Key and witness the birth of the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.5 TRO

Arroyo, Raymond

Summary: "From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a picture book biography of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abraham Lincoln and a story about a father's love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying the staff. Only President Lincoln was never annoyed--he...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2023

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

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB LINCOLN ARR

Lapati, JoAnna

Summary: "Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recommended reading, a timeline of events, and additional historical information"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2024

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

Pollack, Pam

Summary: Documents the life of the fifteenth-century French teenage peasant who led an army into battle and became a saint.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016

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

Searle, Sarah Winifred

Summary: Follow Joan of Arc on her journey to convince the Dauphin to let her lead the French army in the Battle of Orleans and win the Hundred Years' War. A story of faith, courage, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the teenage French heroine -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022

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

Grove, Tim

Summary: Complemented by historical artwork and photos, an account of the lesser-known history of America's national anthem describes the American flag's design, the important contributions of free black soldiers during the War of 1812, and the intense battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.5 GRO

Donohue, Moira Rose

Summary: "Learn all about Gettysburg National Military Park, from which historic events occurred there to what it is like to visit today."--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2019

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 DON

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