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History and Biography July 2024
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Picture Books and Easy Nonfiction
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An American Story
by Kwame Alexander
A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson.
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Action! How Movies Began
by Meghan McCarthy
Grab a seat and sit back to watch the story of how motion pictures came to be and the people who worked hard to create them, both on-screen and behind-the-scenes.
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Concrete: From the Ground Up
by Larissa Theule
Overflowing with information and providing a narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, this book reveals how concrete plays a huge role in the creation of the human-made world.
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Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World
by Matt Ralphs
From simple carts to flying planes, transportation has come a long way between then and now. Carefully leveled text and engaging historic images help readers explore the role of transportation through the ages in this fun and informative series. Encourage readers to compare and contrast the past and present!
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Lessons From Our Ancestors: Uncovering Ancient World Wisdom by Rakshåabahena Pra. DaveUsing 50 objects unearthed during archaeological digs, an archeologist and broadcaster explores ancient cultures that built sustainable cities, established public hospitals, supported gender equality and more, offering a fresh perspective on our past to build a better future.
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Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II
by Lia Levi
The author recalls her experiences coming of age in Fascist Italy during World War II as she, along with her sisters, hid in a convent where she tried to come to terms with her new life while longing to be“just a girl.”
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Mae Makes a Way: The True Story of Mae Reeves, Hat & History Maker
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this inspiring book traces the life of the fashion designer and civil rights icon who became the first Black woman to own a business on South Street in Philadelphia.
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Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir
by Pedro Martin
Pedro Martin's grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir. Also available in Spanish
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Ellen Takes Flight: The Life Of Astronaut Ellen Ochoa
by Doreen Rappaport
Introduces young readers to astronaut and Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to reach outer space, chronicling her extraordinary career and numerous distinctions and awards as she reached for the stars.
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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior
by Carole Lindstrom
Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water-keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn Peltier.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice For All
by Tami Charles
Tells the incredible true story of the first Black woman appointed to serve on the US Supreme Court, discussing the narratives that have shaped her life and showing how this historic moment will impact young dreamers of the future.
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