Bridget Heos

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Florida

Profiles the rapper who rose from a childhood of poverty to become a Grammy Award winner, company CEO, and multimillionaire.

Jay-Z *

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Tom Lashnits

Profiles the architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Maya Lin *

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Clarice Swisher

Contains fifteen essays that examine various aspects of the novel "The Red Pony," covering major themes, characters, narrative structure and style, and film adaptations; and includes biographical information about author John Steinbeck.

Readings on "The Red Pony"

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Originals by William Shakespeare 

Narrative Poems 

Make Lemonade a Navel*

A. Lelia Perry

Entrepreneur

Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman - black or white - to become a self-made millionaire, started out as a laundress with few prospects. Originally named Sarah Breedlove, she was the first in her formerly enslaved family to be born free. Poor for most of her life, Walker invented a line of hair-care products when she was 37 years old. Eleven years later, she owned and operated her own thriving business, the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. She trained thousands of consultants - almost all of them women - who purchased her products for resale to their customers throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Through her work, Walker created a legacy of pride and do-it-yourself spirit that still resonates today. Read about this remarkable woman and her legacy in ""Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur"".

Madam C. J. Walker *

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Anne M. Todd

A biography of model and talk show host Tyra Banks.

Tyra Banks *

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Marion Taylor

This former slave led hundreds of slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad and worked her entire life to help anyone in need.

Harriet Tubman *

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Roger Lathbury

Michael Anesko

(1910-1945)

"Explores the social, cultural, and historical contexts of American literature from 1910 to 1945"--P. [4] of cover.

American Modernism *

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Gossamer *

Beautiful Blackbird *

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

This book profiles more than 180 African Americans, with each entry concentrating on the events in that person's life related to his or her accomplishments in politics.

African-American Political Lead7.30ers *

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Oliver Twist *

Mary Dodson Wade

Chronicler of Narnia

C. S. Lewis is the author of many different kinds of books, from fantasy and science fiction to more literary, even religious works. The work that has won him the most fame is his seven-book series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." Lewis was born in Ireland and later moved to England. After a career in teaching and struggling with religious doubt for much of his early life, Lewis converted to Christianity in the 1930s. His new-found faith would strongly influence nearly all of his later writing, including "The Chronicles of Narnia," which he began writing in the 1950s. In December of 2005, Walt Disney Pictures began its big-budget adaptation of this series with the release of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Book jacket.

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Following Christopher Creed

One of the longest serving United States Senators, John McCain has represented the state of Arizona since 1987. McCain also served as a Navy bomber pilot during the Vietnam War, during which he was shot down and spent nearly six years in captivity in North Vietnam. This fascinating volume provides a balanced biography of John McCain. ?Readers will learn about his childhood, his decision to serve in the Navy, his experiences during the Vietnam War, and ?his new life as a civilian and politician.

John McCain

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Little Black Goes to the Circus! *

Peter Krass

Antislavery Activist

One of America's first black female activists, Sojourner Truth preached against slavery and worked for equality and human rights.

Sojourner Truth *

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Dennis Abrams

A biography of Barbara Walters that describes her childhood, family, struggles, and career as a television host and the co-anchor of a nightly news program.

Barbara Walters *

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Tells the story of Jennifer Lopez's rise from her childhood in the Bronx to a successful dancer, singer, and actress.

Jennifer Lopez

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Janet Hubbard-Brown

First Lady

Profiles the life and work of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her life as an orphan from age nine, to her time as first lady and her work for women's and minority's rights.

Eleanor Roosevelt *

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A Space Shuttle Explodes after Lift-Off

Learn how the United States led the space race. Read about the incredible technology that has allowed a shuttle to be sent into space to orbit Earth 16 times in a day. Then see how it can all go horribly wrong in a split second, claiming the lives of dedicated astronauts and costing billions of dollars. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this fascinating read about a daring mission and real life disaster.

The Challenger 1986

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Jeff wrangles crocs, gators, cottonmouth snakes, and tracks the Florida panther as he explores the everglades and explains all the wildlife and plant life that makes this state unique!

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Jay-Z *

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Clarice Swisher

Readings on "The Red Pony"

Edited by Jonathan Crewe

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Make Lemonade a Navel*

A. Lelia Perry

Madam C. J. Walker *

Anne M. Todd

Tyra Banks *

Marion Taylor

Harriet Tubman *

Roger Lathbury; Michael Anesko

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The Challenger 1986

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Into Wild Florida

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