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Book cover of BLACK BIRDS IN THE SKY
BLACK BIRDS IN THE SKY
By: brandy colbert | Published: October 2021

Theme: African Heritage

  • ISBN
    9780063056664
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - History
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BLACK BIRDS IN THE SKY
By: brandy colbert | Published: October 2022

A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts...

A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. YALSA Honor Award for Excellence in Nonfiction In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District--a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed thirty-five square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass? What exactly happened? And why are the events unknown to so many of us today? These are the questions that award-winning author Brandy Colbert seeks to answer in this unflinching nonfiction account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In examining the tension that was brought to a boil by many factors--white resentment of Black economic and political advancement, the resurgence of white supremacist groups, the tone and perspective of the media, and more--a portrait is drawn of an event singular in its devastation, but not in its kind. It is part of a legacy of white violence that can be traced from our country's earliest days through Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement in the mid-twentieth century, and the fight for justice and accountability Black Americans still face today. The Tulsa Race Massacre has long failed to fit into the story Americans like to tell themselves about the history of their country. This book, ambitious and intimate in turn, explores the ways in which the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre is the story of America--and by showing us who we are, points to a way forward.

Theme: African Heritage

  • ISBN
    9780063056671
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Category
    Social Studies - History
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Book cover of BLACK HISTORY MATTERS
BLACK HISTORY MATTERS
By: robin walker | Published: January 2022

Black history is an integral part of world history. From the injustices of the past and present, we can learn and be inspired to make the world we...

Black history is an integral part of world history. From the injustices of the past and present, we can learn and be inspired to make the world we live in more fair, equal and just. Black History Matters chronicles thousands of years of Black history, from African kingdoms, to slavery, apartheid, the battle for civil rights, the global Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and much more. Important and inspiring Black personalities, from Olaudah Equiano to Oprah Winfrey, are highlighted throughout, while achievements and progress are balanced alongside a look at the issues that continue to plague Black communities.

Theme: African Heritage, #BlackLivesMatter, Diversity

  • ISBN
    9781445166902
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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BLIZZARD OF GLASS
By: sally walker | Published: February 2014

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia, Canada. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and the other held...

On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia, Canada. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and the other held relief supplies, both intended for war-torn Europe. The resulting blast flattened two towns, Halifax and Dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. As if that wasn't devastating enough, a blizzard hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing much-needed relief efforts. Fascinating, edge-of-your-seat storytelling based on original source material conveys this harrowing account of tragedy and recovery. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

  • ISBN
    9781250040084
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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BONES OF BIRKA
By: cm surrisi | Published: March 2023

How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained...

How many female Viking warriors does it take to make a fact? When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are in fact female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. In The Bones of Birka, author C. M. Surrisi introduces young readers to the events that led up to this discovery and the impact it has had on scientists' and historians' views of gender roles in ancient societies and today. This is the inside account of the Birka warrior grave Bj 581 archaeological endeavor, including all of the dreams, setbacks, frustrations, excitement, politics, and personalities that went into this history-changing discovery. The finding has raised crucial questions about research bias, academic dialogue, and gender identity.

  • ISBN
    9781641607063
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Social Studies - History
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BOY WHO FOLLOWED HIS FATHER INTO AUSCHWI
By: jeremy dronfield | Published: January 2023

Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler's brutal regime, their...

Fritz Kleinmann was fourteen when the Nazis took over Vienna. Kurt, his little brother, was eight. Under Hitler's brutal regime, their Austrian-Jewish family of six was cruelly torn apart. Taken to Buchenwald concentration camp, Fritz and his Papa, Gustav, underwent hard labor and starvation. Meanwhile, Kurt made the difficult voyage, all alone, to America, to escape the war. When Papa was ordered to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp, Fritz--desperate not to lose his beloved father--insisted he must go too. Together, they endured countless atrocities to survive.

Theme: Holocaust

  • ISBN
    9780063236172
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Social Studies - History
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Book cover of BRANCHES OF HOPE - THE 911 SURVIVOR TREE
BRANCHES OF HOPE - THE 911 SURVIVOR TREE
By: ann magee | Published: May 2021

  • ISBN
    9781623541323
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - History
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BROTHERS IN ARMS
By: susan hood | Published: October 2022

Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from...

Brothers in Arms is the remarkable true story of an orphaned bear cub who grew into a World War ll hero alongside his brothers in arms from award-winning author Susan Hood and star illustrator Jamie Green. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie. Wojtek was just an orphaned bear cub (yes, an actual wild bear!) when a group of teenaged Polish soldiers, many of whom were orphans themselves, took him into their ranks during World War ll. Wojtek quickly became a beloved and important member of the Polish II Corps. Together with his brothers in arms, Wojtek helped his friends turn the tide of World War II. This incredible true story teaches young readers about the history of World War II while also underscoring the life-changing power of teamwork and the enduring bonds of friendship and love in the face of adversity. The picture book includes extensively researched back matter based on interviews with the soldiers and their descendants, photographs, additional resources, further reading, and more!

Theme: War/Children and War

  • ISBN
    9780063064768
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - History
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BUGGED
By: sarah albee | Published: April 2014

There are about ten quintillion insects in the world-and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been...

There are about ten quintillion insects in the world-and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been on earth, we've co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to look at world history through fly-specked glasses, you begin to see the mark of these minute life forms at every turn. Beneficial bugs have built empires. Bad bugs have toppled them. Bugged is not your everyday history book. From the author and illustrator team behind kid-favorite Poop Happened! A History of the World from the Bottom Up, this combination of world history, social history, natural science, epidemiology, public health, conservation, and microbiology is told with fun and informative graphics and in an irreverent voice, making this one fun-to-read book.

  • ISBN
    9780802734228
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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BURIED LIVES
By: carla mcclafferty | Published: January 2022

  • ISBN
    9780823447411
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    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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Book cover of CAN YOU DISCOVER THE LOST DUTCHMAN'S GOL
CAN YOU DISCOVER THE LOST DUTCHMAN'S GOL
By: thomas troupe | Published: August 2023

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may...

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may get you killed, and it is up to the reader to decide which way you will go.

Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • ISBN
    9781669032076
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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CAN YOU DISCOVER THE LOST DUTCHMAN'S GOL
By: thomas troupe | Published: August 2023

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may...

Your brother went missing looking for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Arizona mountains and you have several paths to pursue, some of which may get you killed, and it is up to the reader to decide which way you will go.

Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • ISBN
    9781669032106
  • Binding
    Hardcover
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    Social Studies - History
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CAN YOU FIND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASUR
By: matthew manning | Published: August 2023

You have studied the Knights Templar, are ready to search for their treasure, and this interactive treasure hunt offers three possible lines of...

You have studied the Knights Templar, are ready to search for their treasure, and this interactive treasure hunt offers three possible lines of investigation, and which you choose will effect the success of your search--or end your life. Includes information on the historical treasure of the Templars.

Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • ISBN
    9781669032021
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    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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CAN YOU FIND THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TREASUR
By: matthew manning | Published: August 2023

You have studied the Knights Templar, are ready to search for their treasure, and this interactive treasure hunt offers three possible lines of...

You have studied the Knights Templar, are ready to search for their treasure, and this interactive treasure hunt offers three possible lines of investigation, and which you choose will effect the success of your search--or end your life. Includes information on the historical treasure of the Templars.

Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • ISBN
    9781669032052
  • Binding
    Hardcover
  • Category
    Social Studies - History
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Book cover of CAN YOU SPOT BLACKBEARD'S TREASURE
CAN YOU SPOT BLACKBEARD'S TREASURE
By: thomas troupe | Published: August 2023

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard...

When Spanish gold is found on the North Carolina coast, your mind begins to race. Through your studies, you know that the infamous pirate Blackbeard was active in that area in the 1700s. Could this be the first clue to finding his long-lost treasure? It's up to YOU to find out! With dozens of choices and clues to follow, which path will YOU choose to dig up the riches left behind by the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?

Theme: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • ISBN
    9781669031970
  • Binding
    Paperback
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    Social Studies - History
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