Debbie Levy
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
Traces the achievements of the celebrated Supreme Court justice through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment, and human rights injustice.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
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Description
"In 1925, when Tennesse lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, teacher John Scopes challenged the law--and set off a gripping circus of a legal battle. Two masterminds faced off in court in a blistering debate over creationism and natural selection. A narrative nonfiction book on the Scopes Monkey Trial"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing
Publication Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Jewish American Heritage Month for Kids
Jewish American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
OBD Music - YOUTH
Jewish American Heritage Month: Kids (May 2023)
OBD Music - YOUTH
Description
Just as her ancestors were forced to leave Spain during the Inquisition, Flory flees Europe for a new life in the United States, bringing with her a precious harmoniku and a passion for Ladino music.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publication Date
2025.
Language
English
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Description
On one side of the ocean, children's bellies growled. A war had ended. There was peace, but not enough food. Discover the heartwarming true story of "The Friendship Train," which collected food for those in need in the wake of World War II. People across the United States pitched in and donated food and supplies to deliver to strangers on the other side of the ocean in France, Italy, and elsewhere, to help them survive the long post-war winter. This...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"The Earth is facing a climate crisis that it can't fight on its own. Luckily, the Earth has another important power: the power of people! And people have the power to change, protect, innovate, and invent. Thanks to the power of nature and the ingenuity of people, change is in the air!"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
This biographical graphic novel explores the life of celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg is a modern feminist icon - a leader in the fight for equal treatment of girls and women in society and the workplace. She blazed trails to the peaks of the male-centric worlds of education and law, where women had rarely risen before. She has often said that true and lasting change in society and law is accomplished slowly,...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
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"Adorable babies come to life in this unique picture book featuring the stunning Photo Ark photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore and lyrical text of NYT best-selling author Debbie Levy"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
This engaging picture book pairs stunning photos from a National Geographic photographer with lively poems to present the letters of the alphabet and pay tribute to the diversity of the animal world.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"In May 2011, unbeknownst to his owner, [Goldendoodle] Dozer slipped out of his yard in Highland, Maryland, enticed by the sight of people running past. The runners were participating in the Maryland Half Marathon, a race benefitting the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center. Dozer joined the two thousand runners in the race, inspiring everyone along the thirteen-mile race course"--Dust jacket flap.
14) Underwater
Author
Publisher
Darby Creek Pub
Publication Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Sixth-grader Gabe, a middle child, is unsure of himself and how he fits in his family and the rest of his world. Both his brothers have learning disabilities, does he? Is he a "difficult child, " as the book his mom has suggests? Or, does he simply need to find his place?
18) Maryland
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Publication Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the early history of Maryland beginning with the Native Americans who have lived there for ten thousand years, through European exploration and settlement, to statehood in 1788.
20) Bigotry
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Publication Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Presents a historical view of causes and effects of stereotypes, hate groups, hate crimes, and the legal and other methods used to combat them, with emphasis on recent incidents in the United States.

