People & Places
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Fort Mose: And the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in Colonial America
$18.95 Read moreGlennette Tilley Turner presents thestory of Fort Mose in the only picture book for children about the first free Black community in America.
In 1724, Francisco Menendez escaped from a plantation in- Author: Turner, Glennette Tilley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 01 2010
- ISBN10: 0810940566
- Language: English
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Overground Railroad
$18.99 Read moreA window into a child’s experience of the Great Migration from the award-winning creators of Before She Was Harriet and Finding Langston.
Climbing aboard the New York bound Silver Meteor train, Ruth E- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 07 2020
- ISBN10: 0823438732
- Language: English
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Pedro: The Angel of Olvera Street
$15.95 Read moreThis Caldecott Honor book from beloved children’s book author Leo Politi, originally published in 1946, is set on Olvera Street, the site of Los Angeles’ original Latino settlement, which is still pre… [more below]
- Author: Politi, Leo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 20 2009
- ISBN10: 0892369906
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of Philadelphia
$12.99 Read moreGhost stories from the City of Brotherly Love have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Philadelphia!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the
- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Hester, Beth Landis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197394
- Language: English
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My Parrain Is the Loup Garou
$19.99 Read moreThis original Cajun tall tale is a familial love story between a child and his godfather. Like children on the playground, the child boasts to the reader about his parrain’s superhuman strength and wo… [more below]
- Series: Pelican
- Author: Downing, Johnette
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 16 2023
- ISBN10: 1455627607
- Language: English
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You Are Here: China
$11.95 Read moreWelcome to China! Discover the landmarks that make China well known around the world–towering mountains, such as Mount Everest, ancient statues, such as the Terracotta Army, and awesome structures, s… [more below]
- Series: Exploring World Landmarks
- Author: Gleason, Carrie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 27 2023
- ISBN10: 1039815634
- Language: English
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Suliewey: The Sequel to My Indian
$26.83 Add to cartAward recognition for My Indian
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- Series: My Indian
- Author: Joe, Mi’sel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: September 15 2023
- ISBN10: 1550819887
- Language: English
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Excellence in the Arts / Excelencia En Las Artes
$17.07 Read moreGet lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture… [more below]
- Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Latinx American
- Author: Mendoza, Brenda Perez
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1668928639
- Language: Spanish
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Inside the Washington Commanders
$9.99 Read moreThe Washington Commanders have a long history full of triumph, controversy, and change. Learn about their biggest moments, and find out why fans have so much hope for the team’s future.
- Series: Super Sports Teams (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Anderson, Josh
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 9798765604083
- Language: English
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Mesa Verde
$9.95 Read moreThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Mesa Verde. The book also includes an “That’s Amazing!” special feature, several “Did You Know?” facts, a table of … [more below]
- Author: Jopp, Kelsey
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1637396759
- Language: English
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Curtain Call: Book 4
$9.99 Read moreWith school over for summer break, Maria and Mateo miss the stage. But when their parents encourage them to create their own theater magic, beautiful things happen. With the help of Mateo’s siblings a
- Author: Carmona, Hannah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1631637428
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of Lake Tahoe
$12.99 Add to cartGhost stories from America’s “Jewel of the Sierras” have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky shores of Lake Tahoe!
Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even… [more below]- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Byrne, Kate
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197238
- Language: English
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If You Read This
$8.99 Read moreFrom the author of the critically acclaimed novel When Life Gives You Mangos comes a captivating journey of love, loss, and letters. Named a best book of the year by Waterstones!
When Brie was younge- Author: Getten, Kereen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 059317402X
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of the Jersey Shore
$12.99 Read moreGhost stories from down the shore have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky Jersey Shore! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places… [more below]- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Heyer, Patricia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197246
- Language: English
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A Haunted Ghost Tour in Delaware
$11.99 Read moreExperience a fa-BOO-lous Halloween with Little Ghost on a tour of all the landmarks you know and love in DELAWARE!
Little Ghost is going on a spooky Halloween tour around Delaware, and you’re invited t
- Series: Haunted Ghost Tour in
- Author: Tafuni, Gabriele
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 172826698X
- Language: English
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My Name Is Henry Bibb: A Story of Slavery and Freedom
$9.99 Read moreOften shocking, always compelling, Afua Cooper’s novel is based on the life of Henry Bibb, an American slave who after repeated attempts escaped in 1841 to become an anti-slavery speaker, author and
- Author: Cooper, Afua
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: May 02 2023
- ISBN10: 1525310852
- Language: English
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Super Cities! Nashville
$14.99 Add to cartSometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Nashville’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!
Did you know Nashville is nicknamed Music City? Or
- Series: Super Cities
- Author: Shulman, Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 17 2022
- ISBN10: 1467198897
- Language: English
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The Egypt Game
$18.99 Add to cartThe first time Melanie Ross meets April Hall, she’s not sure they have anything in common. One look at April’s upswept hair, false eyelashes, and ragged fox-fur collar is enough to convince Melanie th… [more below]
- Author: Snyder, Zilpha Keatley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: October 23 2007
- ISBN10: 1416960651
- Language: English
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Con Cariño, Amalia (Love, Amalia)
$19.99 Read moreMartha, la mejor amiga de Amalia, va a mudarse muy lejos. Y Amalia se siente triste y enojada. Sin embargo, aunque la vida parece injusta, las sabias palabras cari osas de su abuelita la ayudan a sent… [more below]
- Author: Ada, Alma Flor
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: July 10 2012
- ISBN10: 1442424052
- Language: Spanish
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A Little Book of Sloth
$18.99 Read moreCozy up with adorable baby sloths in this irresistible photographic picture book.
Hang around just like a sloth and get to know the delightful residents of the Avarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, t- Author: Cooke, Lucy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: March 05 2013
- ISBN10: 1442445572
- Language: English
