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6352) I love my beautiful hair
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Little EJ is so excited to join her mom and grandmommy for her first-ever trip to the hair salon. She wants to find a special hair style. But with so many options... how can she choose? Readers will love "trying on" hair styles alongside EJ, as she imagines herself in a variety of styles. Should she try afro puffs, with ribbons and bows? Or twisty spirals that tickle her nose? Luckily, Mommy is there to offer reassurance: "Your hair is curly, like...
6353) Dark blood: Volume one
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Avery Aldridge was a decorated soldier during World War II; now he's just an ordinary young Black man busy providing for his family. But he's haunted by the wounds of war, and after a run-in awakens latent abilities, he'll discover he's anything but ordinary. But between flashbacks, ever-emerging and frightening powers, and a seemingly kind doctor with unclear motives, will Avery be able to make sense of his newfound abilities and what's been done...
6355) Who is Barack Obama?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of President Barack Obama's inspirational life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential leaders of our time"--
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Dominated by the tragedy of the Civil War and its aftermath, the period from 1860 to 1876 presented for the United States the greatest challenge to a still young nation. The struggle to unite the country after the secession of 11 Southern states, and in the course, to abolish slavery, was led by Abraham Lincoln. Throughout this tumultuous period, a burgeoning industrial economy, made possible largely by the completion of the transcontinental railroad...
6357) Who was Jackie Robinson?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Jackie Robinson's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential professional baseball players of our time"--
Author
Series
Baby-sitters Club) volume 12
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Feeling isolated as the only African American in her class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet.
6359) Ironheart: Riri Williams
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In all the Marvel-Verse, few young minds are more brilliant than that of teen genius Riri Williams! Inspired by Tony Stark, Riri built her own invincible suit of armor--but she soon stepped out of Stark's shadow to forge her own future as the heroic Ironheart! Can Riri combine her studies at M.I.T. with her extracurricular activities--by which we mean taking down super-villains like the acoustic menace Clash? Plus: Ironheart shares an adventure with...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
DEN - Kids + Teens: Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month
DEN - Kids + Teens: Hispanic Heritage Month
DEN - Kids + Teens: Native American Heritage Month
DEN - Kids + Teens: Hispanic Heritage Month
DEN - Kids + Teens: Native American Heritage Month
Description
"This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world."--Provided by publisher.
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