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In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act."--
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Celebrate Black Excellence
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black Lives
Picture Books for Black History Month
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black Lives
Picture Books for Black History Month
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"Join us on a journey across borders, through time and even through space to meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in a celebration of achievement. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. Discover how their childhood dreams and experiences influenced their adult...
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Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Book Musician Bios Summer Challenge 2018 Music
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
Picture Book Musician Bios Summer Challenge 2018 Music
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Rocking and Rolling Picture Book Biographies
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Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.
6) Ellen Ochoa
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"Describes the life and work of astronaut Ellen Ochoa"--Provided by the publisher.
9) Cesar Chavez
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"Describes the life and work of labor leader and organizer Cesar Chavez"--Provided by the publisher.
10) Stephen Curry
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"Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry in an introductory biography with a timeline and photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Celebrate Black Excellence
Children's Books About Black Business Owners
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black History Month
Children's Books About Black Business Owners
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Picture Books for Black History Month
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You know the Super Soaker. It's one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a passion for problem...
12) Danica Patrick
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Simple text and photographs describe the life of Danica Patrick and her NASCAR career.
13) Jeff Kinney
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"Presents the life and career of Jeff Kinney, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
14) Shel Silverstein
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"Presents the life and career of Shel Silverstein, including his childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author"--Provided by publisher.
16) MMA greats
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Lists and describe the best fighters in mixed martial arts, from the past and present.
17) George W. Bush
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Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of George W. Bush.
19) Michelle Obama
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Simple text and photographs describe the life of Michelle Obama.