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9 results

I Have a Dream

Stunning art amplifies meaning of King's words for kids.

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6

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By Kadir Nelson

(Book, 2013)
Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America

Captivating storytelling makes these heroes relatable.

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9

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By Andrea Davis Pinkney

(Book, 2013)
Bomb: The Race to Build -- and Steal -- the World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Complex, suspenseful story of developing The Bomb.

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12

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By Steve Sheinkin

(Book, 2013)
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village

Unique, brilliant, award-winning history book.

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9

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By Laura Amy Schlitz

(Book, 2008)
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon

Thrilling story of the people behind the mission.

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9

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By Catherine Thimmesh

(Book, 2007)
Rosa

Spectacular illustrations spotlight Parks' historic protest.

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4

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By Nikki Giovanni

(Book, 2006)
The Great Fire

Spellbinding account of disaster.

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11

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By Jim Murphy

(Book, 2003)
The Story of Mankind

A must-have for the home or classroom library.

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12

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By Hendrik Willem van Loon

(Book, 2003)
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions

An introduction to 26 African tribes.

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9

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By Margaret Musgrove

(Book, 2003)

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