Larry Dane Brimner
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For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled
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[2020]
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"Richard Perry Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia. However, the state refused to let them--because Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home--until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court...
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"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull' Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...
10) Cowboy up!
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©1999
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Presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.
11) Nana's hog
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[1998]
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Although people think her behavior improper, Nana rides a hog through town.
14) Polar mammals
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[1996]
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Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, cariboius, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions.
15) Davy Crockett
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c2004
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Describes the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and legendary tall tale hero.
16) How many ants?
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[1997]
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Ants increase by multiples of ten as they march up the hill toward a tall cake.
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Racing Ace volume 3
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2022.
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Ace gets her mountain bike ready for the big bike race, but during the race Ace's bike chain comes off the sprocket, and a tire goes flat--luckily she has her tools with her to fix the problem so she can finish the race.
19) Caves
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c2000
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Describes the different kinds of caves, how they are formed, and the wildlife that lives within them.