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It is 1970 in Red Grove, Alabama, and at Lu Olivera's school the white kids and black kids sit on different sides of the classroom. Six-grader Lu just wants to get along with everyone, but growing racial tensions will not let Lu stay neutral about the racial divide in school. Her old friends have been changing lately--acting boy crazy and making snide remarks about Lu's newfound talent for running track. Lu's secret hope for a new friend is fellow...
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HERstory
Picture Books for Black History Month
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books for Black History Month
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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Before Wilma was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again. But Wilma refused to believe it. Not only would she walk again, she vowed, she'd run. And she did run -- all the way to the Olympics, where she became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad.
10) Marcus Rashford
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English
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Provides a children's book biography of professional soccer player Marcus Rashford who used his love of playing soccer to forge a career as a professional player and to advocate on behalf of others. Includes a timeline.
11) Shut-out!
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English
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David, frustrated with his soccer coach for never putting him in the game, searches for a way to make all of his hard work pay off.
12) Jesse Owens
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English
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Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin! What made his achievement even more memorable was that Adolph Hitler expected the Olympic Games to be a German showcase. In fact, he criticized the United States for even including black athletes on its Olympic roster. According to many reports, after Owens won his fourth gold medal, Hitler stormed out of the stadium. In 1936 Jesse Owens took a stand...
13) Santino Marella
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Santino Marella. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
14) The Miz
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Miz. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
15) Kane
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Kane. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
19) Alberto Del Rio
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English
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"Engaging images accompany information about Alberto Del Rio. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
20) Aly Raisman
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Español
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Highlights the life and career of Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman. Includes a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.