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The Birmingham Children's Crusade
Growing up as a Black child in Birmingham, Alabama, during the early half of the twentieth century was incredibly dangerous. Segregation was still prevalent, and the treatment of Black Americans was horrific. Children watched as their elders faced discrimination and hate daily, until they too decided to take a stand. The Birmingham Children's Crusade tells of how Black children bravely proteste…
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France
Reading this book will teach students why France is the most visited country in the world. France goes into detail about the people, landforms, food, and celebrations that make France popular. Pictures and maps supplement the text.
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Ella Fitzgerald
Winner of the National Medal of Arts and 13 Grammy Awards. Sold over 40 million records. Named the "First Lady of Song." These are just some of the accomplishments of music legend Ella Fitzgerald. Although life for this legendary vocalist was fraught with racism, sexism, and classism, Ella showed the world that people can overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. Photographs support the text.
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Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons informs readers about the major sources of energy consumed in the world today: fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, solar and wind energy, and nuclear power. Discussions of the pros and cons of each source are included, allowing readers to form their own opinion about the use of each type of energy. Photographs, charts, and diagrams support the text.
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Prairies Alive!
Prairies Alive! teaches readers all about the grasslands of the world. It highlights three types of North American grasslands, tells about the importance of fire, and explains the need to preserve the world's prairies. The book also gives detailed examples of the kinds of plants and animals found on the prairie. Photographs, illustrations, and captions support the text.
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Genetics at Work
Genetics at Work explores the role that genetics plays in our growing world. The field of genetics is an ever-changing and rapidly expanding branch of science. From farming to crime fighting and disease prevention, genetics is shaping our future. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about these advancements while practicing the skills of summarizing and identifying main ideas and su…
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Great City Fires
Thrilling historical details and descriptions of city life of the past enhance the stories of three major urban fires. The fires of Rome, London, and Chicago led to tragic loss of life and property, but as the text shows, they also led to reforms and the fire safety our cities use today. Fire safety tips conclude the book.
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Historic Peacemakers
Historic Peacemakers highlights six Nobel Peace Prize winners: Wangarĩ Muta Maathai, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Óscar Romero, Mairead Corrigan, and Betty Williams. It also presents information on peer mediation groups and appeals to readers to find the peacemaker within themselves. Historic photographs support the text.
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The Ides of March
The Ides of March tells the story of the assassination of Julius Caesar by a group of conspirators in 44 BC. Students will be engaged with this riveting story and the accompanying detailed illustrations. This book can also be used to teach students how to identify narrative point of view as well as to retell the events of a story in the correct sequence.
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The Industrial Revolution
The world as we know it today is a direct result of the Industrial Revolution, a time of great change and innovation. While the Industrial Revolution improved the standard of living for many people around the world, it also had negative effects, including an ongoing dependency on fossil fuels and poor work environments. The Industrial Revolution introduces students to a detailed history of this…
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