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In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children's literature's top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg's quest to correct history, leading to the creation of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in the New York Public Library. Full color.

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A young boy and his grandmother explore the magic of sea glass.

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What do set design, sound effects, and showmanship have to do with winning World War II Meet the Ghost Army that played a surprising role in helping to deceive--and defeat--the Nazis in Janeczko's third book about deception during war. Illustrations & photos.os.

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In this mystery set in the 19th century, a spunky girl uses her wits to try to save the family estate from ruin, and restore respect for her late grandfather's reputation.

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OThrough the eyes of Fern, Knowles ("Lessons from a Dead Girl") introduces a cast of distinct, fully developed characters who exhibit authentic emotions, foibles, and expressions of love. Readers will feel deeply for the family in the aftermath of the plot's heart-wrenching turn, which pulls them closer together.ON"Publishers Weekly."

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A little-known chapter in Huntsville, Alabama local history that describes how black and white citizens worked together peacefully to solve a large problem of segregation in the city.

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Dressed in their best, a family lights the Shabbat candles. Then it's time to share a traditional meal with red wine and challah bread. After dinner, singing joyful songs has everyone feeling cozy and ready for bed.

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Fielding his social life is a bigger challenge for Kevin than hitting a fastball in Koertge's funny, insightful sequel to "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup."

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Shelby needs some help finding the missing dog bones for her snack shack in a fun, vibrant board book inspired by the popular Shelby's Snack Shack board game designed to boost addition and counting skills. Full color.

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Inspired by a project organized in 1926 by teacher-missionary Sidney Gulick, in which American children sent more than 12,000 Friendship Dolls to Japan in hopes of avoiding a future war, this story follows an 11-year-old girl as she attempts to reunite with her mother. 5 1/2 x 7 13/16.

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Inspired by a project organized in 1926 by teacher-missionary Sidney Gulick, in which American children sent more than 12,000 Friendship Dolls to Japan in hopes of avoiding a future war, this story follows an 11-year-old girl as she attempts to reunite with her mother.

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Freaks, magicians, psychics, and the passing strange take center stage in 10 original tales by top YA authors and graphic novelists, including David Almond, Amiee Bender, and Matt Phelen. These tales are by turns humorous and insightful, edgy and eerie, but always compulsively entertaining.

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Step back to British-held Boston and hear the voices of citizens, militiamen, and redcoats at a turning of the tide in the American Revolution, brought to life in Orgill's deft verse. Back matter includes source notes, a glossary, and a bibliography.

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The worst maritime disaster in American history involved the steamboat "Sultana" on the Mississippi River. In a compelling, exhaustively researched account, renowned author Walker joins the ranks of historians who have been asking the same question for 150 years: who (or what) was responsible for the "Sultana's" disastrous fate

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Originally published: Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2010.

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Competitive eating vies with family expectations in this funny, heartfelt novel by National Book Award winner Hautman.

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Slingshot and Burp, two pea-shootin', slingshot-totin' cowhands on two wheels, are on the lookout for action. Saddled up to battle the boredom of summer, these two double-cousins, best friends, and next-door neighbors have fitted themselves out like Old West cowboys to charge boldly (and sometimes bravely) into the southwestern desert that's their backyard.

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Jack's mom is gone, leaving him all alone on a campsite in Maine. Can he find his way back to Boston before the authorities realize what happened With nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins the long journey south.