Tammy Gagne
1) Cheetahs
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This book tells about the cheetah, including its physical characteristics and how it hunts for food and raises its young.
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"From buying a candy bar with a credit card to signing a mortgage on a house, at some point everyone will need to deal with credit and debt. Learning how to make smart choices now can help people save lots of money down the road. Credit Cards and Loans explains how these financial tools work and how to use them responsibly"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Singer and songwriter Shakira has lived in many places. Shakira's career has brought her from humble beginnings in Colombia to the vibrant musical scene in Miami, Florida. And love has taken her to Barcelona, Spain, where she lives with soccer star Gerard Pique and their two sons. But no matter where she is in the world, everyone knows the Latina songstress. Shakira has recently served as a singing coach on the popular NBC show, The Voice. And...
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Provides information for high school students about how to pay for college, why it is important to plan, understanding scholarships, grants, and loans, and how to pay for college without taking on debt. Includes photographs, an activity, a glossary, an index, and resources for further research.
10) The bluest eye
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Provides resources for teachers teaching "The Bluest Eye" including rubrics and activity-oriented teacher notes to guide lesson plans. Includes additional online resources.
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Explores the history of racism against African Americans in the United States through slavery, racial profiling by police officers, mass incarceration, voter suppression, and segregation. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, sidebars, text-related questions, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. [This book] . . . explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well as why representation in all levels of media are important to combat systemic racism"--Provided by publisher.
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Describes the 2020 death of African American George Floyd in police custody, and the aftermath. Discusses what led to Floyd's death, the use of police force around the country, and efforts for change. Includes a timeline, critical thinking questions, sidebars, color photographs, a glossary, and online resources.
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From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling for change. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...