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Seeds of Change
Planting a Path to Peace
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn Sadler
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Planting a Path to Peace
By Jen Cullerton Johnson, Sonia Lynn Sadler
A picture book biography of scientist Wangari Maathai, the first African woman--and first environmentalist--to win a Nobel Peace Prize (in 2004) for her work planting trees in her native Kenya.

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Howard Thurman's Great Hope
By Kai Issa, Arthur L. Dawson
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Howard Thurman's Great Hope
By Kai Issa, Arthur L. Dawson
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Born in segregated Daytona, Florida, in 1899, Howard Thurman grew up dreaming of a better life--a life where his mother and grandmother would not have to cook and clean for other people; a life where he could become a college man, honoring his late father's wishes and his own dreams.

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Revenge of the Saguaro
By Tom Miller, Peter Hamill
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Revenge of the Saguaro
By Tom Miller, Peter Hamill
Who killed that saguaro outside Phoenix? What is the sound of one billboard falling? Cochise who?

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In Her Hands
The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage
By Alan Schroeder, JaeMe Bereal
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The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage
By Alan Schroeder, JaeMe Bereal
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A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female sculptor and major figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Balarama
A Royal Elephant
By Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
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A Royal Elephant
By Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
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Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue of their trip to southern India, where they meet Balarama, the lead Royal Elephant who will make his debut in the traditional parade that concludes the celebration of Dasara in the city of Mysore.

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Shining Star
The Anna May Wong Story
By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang
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The Anna May Wong Story
By Paula Yoo, Lin Wang
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The true story of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

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Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life
A Story of Sustainable Farming
By Jan Reynolds
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A Story of Sustainable Farming
By Jan Reynolds
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A photographic exploration of the cycles of traditional Balinese rice farming, a dynamic model of earth-friendly agriculture that connects a unique culture with the natural world.

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Sacred Mountain
Everest
By Christine Taylor-Butler
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Everest
By Christine Taylor-Butler
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A photo-essay exploring the cultural, geological, and ecological history of Mount Everest, focusing on the indigenous Sherpa and their spiritual connection to the mountain, record-setting climbing expeditions, and the effects of tourism on the environment.

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Paul Robeson
By Eloise Greenfield, George Ford
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Paul Robeson
By Eloise Greenfield, George Ford
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An updated and redesigned edition of an award-winning biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become an international entertainer and civil rights activist. Includes a new introduction and afterword by the author, focusing on Robeson's legacy.

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¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!
Janitor Strike in L.A.
By Diana Cohn, Francisco Delgado, Luis J. Rodriguez
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¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!
Janitor Strike in L.A.
By Diana Cohn, Francisco Delgado, Luis J. Rodriguez
When the janitors' union strikes for better wages, Carlitos discovers a way to help his mother in this powerful bilingual picture book.

Cuando el sindicato de conserjes organiza una huelga para exigir mejores salarios, Carlitos descubre una manera en que le puede ayudar a su madre en este poderoso libro ilustrado bilingüe.

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Alicia Afterimage
By Lulu Delacre
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Alicia Afterimage
By Lulu Delacre
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A story of remembrance as well as an exploration of teen grief and healing, recounting the life and death of the author's sixteen-year-old daughter, as told through her parents' and friends' recollections, thoughts, feelings, and memories. For YA and adults.

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Honda
The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars
By Mark Weston, Katie Yamasaki
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The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars
By Mark Weston, Katie Yamasaki
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The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer.

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Seven Miles to Freedom
The Robert Smalls Story
By Janet Halfmann, Duane Smith
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The Robert Smalls Story
By Janet Halfmann, Duane Smith
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The true story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.

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Horse Song
The Naadam of Mongolia
By Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
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The Naadam of Mongolia
By Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin
Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

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A Song for Cambodia
By Michelle Lord, Shino Arihara
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A Song for Cambodia
By Michelle Lord, Shino Arihara
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The true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, Cambodian American musician and human rights activist, who as a young boy survived Khmer Rouge work camps by learning to play a musical instrument.

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Shapes Where We Play
By Ellen B. Senisi
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Shapes Where We Play
By Ellen B. Senisi
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Shapes are everywhere, even where we play. In this colorfully photographed book, two children find all of the basic shapes in the equipment on their playground.

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Las formas donde jugamos
By Ellen B. Senisi
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By Ellen B. Senisi
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Shapes are everywhere, even where we play. In this colorfully photographed book, two children find all of the basic shapes in the equipment on their playground.

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Surfer of the Century
The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
By Ellen Crowe, Richard Waldrep
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The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
By Ellen Crowe, Richard Waldrep
The true story of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, six-time Olympic swimming champion and legendary surfer who popularized surfing around the world.

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Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora, Rafael Lopez
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Yum! ¡Mmmm! ¡Qué Rico! Americas' Sproutings
By Pat Mora, Rafael Lopez
A collection of haiku focusing on fourteen foods native to the Americas, celebrating the fun of the foods as well as their origins.

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Steel Drumming at the Apollo
The Road to Super Top Dog
By Trish Marx, Ellen B. Senisi
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The Road to Super Top Dog
By Trish Marx, Ellen B. Senisi
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A photo-essay following the members of a high school band through several rounds of Amateur Night competitions at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Includes a CD of the band playing their competition song, plus original compositions.

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