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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston became a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered jazz poetry and published nearly twenty poetry...
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Race to the truth volume 3
Language
English
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"The story of American from the Chinese American perspective"-- Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy-more energy than most other kids his age-and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals"-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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Explore how trade throughout history has shaped cultures! This social studies book details how the Suez Canal and other important trade routes have helped nations prosper. Have you ever wondered how goods are traded and transported between countries? This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to understand the importance of trade and trade routes. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the Suez Canal and global...
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English
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"Students will learn about cultural appropriation and its cultural and economic impact on Indigenous peoples. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent...
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English
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Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.
Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—
and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans...
Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—
and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans...
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Language
English
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"A new book of 50 bigger, bolder, next-level STEAM experiments for the whole family, including even more diverse science biographies and stories, from Emily Calandrelli, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab and author of the national bestseller Stay Curious and Keep Exploring"--
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English
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Lucy! is a buoyant picture book biography of trailblazer Lucille Ball, the comedy queen who loved to make the world laugh, from authors Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville and bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager.
Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer.
Can't act? Can't sing? Can't dance? Lucy proves them all wrong-and then has the last...
19) Are you big?
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Publisher
UNSQ Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--
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Language
English
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"From greetings to games, flowers to faces, and creatures to colors, this one-of-a-kind collection teaches first words and simple phrases all while transporting the youngest of readers to Japan, introducing them to new people and places through its vibrantly illustrated pages. With a clever, charming, and often humorous approach unique to bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi, this content-rich collection is sure to become a treasured favorite...
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