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The famous poet Countee Cullen gives Simon Brocade his nickname: Shaky Bones. As Shaky explains it, when the music starts, he just can't be still! Music and creativity seem to ooze from everyone in Shaky's neighborhood during the Harlem Renaissance-- including from Shaky. He wants to be famous as a poet. A young poet's competition teaches Shaky that being known as a good person might just be better than being known as a talent. Shaky guides readers...
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Nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis was one of the brightest lights in the jazz world. Miles Davis: Jazz Master introduces readers to this talented but troubled jazz visionary and his music. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans...
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Aquila's Drinking Gourd is a moving account of one young girl's experiences as a newly sold slave who makes her escape on the Underground Railroad. Through the words of Aquila, readers will learn about slavery in the United States, about the brave African-Americans who survived it, and about the people who fought for its end. Each volume in this innovative historical-fiction series is designed to look like a scrapbook created by the story's main character....
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Waging war involves more than just the soldiers on the front line, it take an entire nation. Many women in the U.S. played a pivotal role in the war effort and entered the work force to fill the spots left vacant by the men at war. Rosie the Riveter became a rallying cry for women starting in World War II and continues on to this day.
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In Freedom's Light, readers will follow the path of young Mary Cates, a courageous girl employed by Paul Revere. The story tells of her efforts to thwart a threat against Revere and also gives details about the Patriots' cause, about British spies in Boston, and about the coming Revolutionary War. Each volume in this innovative historical-fiction series is designed to look like a scrapbook created by the story's main character. Each historical period...
27) Appaloosas
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Do all Appaloosas look alike? Where did Appaloosas come from? Learn all about these beautiful, spotted horses inside. Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular photos and clear, inviting text, these books invite readers...
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Ike FitzHugh's mother is Inuit and his father is white. To many of the whites rushing Alaska during the 1898 gold rush, this makes him a 'half-breed' and therefore is not to be trusted. But when Ike helps an injured white boy, he proves to him that being honest has nothing to do with race. From Ike's point of view, readers learn about the people involved in the Klondike Gold Rush, Inuit and white, and the different attitudes of the era regarding nature...
29) Thoroughbreds
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The bell rings as the gates burst open--a number of gleaming, panting horses speed out. What are these beautiful animals? They're thoroughbreds, and you'll learn all about them inside! Kids are fascinated by horses! These animals' beauty, strength, and close relationship to people make them a perennial favorite for young readers. Our Majestic Horses series introduces readers to some of the most famous horse breeds, both domestic and wild. With spectacular...
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A tour through Washington's Mount Rainier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. The Trail of Shadows, Nisqually Glacier, and the Carbon River are all discussed. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, detailed maps, map legends, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.