Cynthia Levinson
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English
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Art for Kids
Jewish American Heritage Month (kids & teens)
Jewish American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Jewish American Heritage Month (kids & teens)
Jewish American Heritage Month (WPLD)
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Description
""The first thing I can remember," Ben said, "I drew." As an observant young child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees-and, after seeing his father banished by the Czar for demanding workers' rights, he develops a keen sense of justice, too. So when Ben and the rest of his family make their way to America, Ben brings with him both his sharp artistic eye and his desire to fight for what's right. As he grows, he speaks...
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English
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Before, During, After the American Revolution
GPLD 2025 Fall Favorites: Picture Books/Kids Nonfiction
GPLD 2025 Fall Favorites: Picture Books/Kids Nonfiction
Description
Gridlock! Gerrymandering! The Electoral college! How did our government get so complicated? As it turns out, many of the issues we struggle with today have their roots in the creation of the United States Constitution. Husband-and-wife team Cynthis Levinson and Sanford Levinson take us back to the beginnings of this document and show how these fault lines were first introduced - and how their unintended consequences continue to affect us today. The...
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Publisher
Margaret Quinlin Books, Peachtree
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
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"Are you ready for your first trip to the Moon? Today's teens may travel to multiple planets and moons in their lifetimes. This book is a primer on what to know for a future in space. It combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Publication Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963.
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Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A portrait of the former first lady, secretary of state, and presidential candidate includes coverage of her childhood in Illinois, rise to political prominence, struggles with personal setbacks, and achievements as a senator and beyond.
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Publication Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A picture book about Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruling that mandated that public schools educate all US residents, including undocumented ones"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
First Second
Publication Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In 1787, after 116 days of heated debates and bitter arguments, the United States Constitution was created. This imperfect document set forth America's guiding principles, but it would also introduce some of today's most contentious political issues--from gerrymandering, to the Electoral College, to presidential impeachment. With colorful art, compelling discourse, and true stories from America's past and present, Fault Lines in the Constitution:...