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(0)Barbara M Linde
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Still an active member of the political process today, Jesse Jackson has been a voice for African Americans since the 1960s. This book chronicles Jackson's journey from humble beginnings in South Carolina to prominent civil rights activist, politician, and leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Enhanced by a timeline detailing important events, Jackson's life inspires all readers to make their voices heard.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book tells of the first arrival of slaves from Africa in America, what daily life was like for an American slave, efforts by abolitionists to abolish slavery, and more.
7) Appaloosas
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles the hard-working, easily-trained Appaloosa horse, typically distinguished by a spotted coat and striped hooves. They are descendants of horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and were then used by various Native American tribes.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"If you have ever looked at a piece of pottery, a toy, or a coin from the past, then you have seen an artifact. Artifacts are things that people made and used. Over time, broken or unwanted objects were thrown on trash piles. Others were buried by natural disasters, or covered over by new buildings. This high-interest text shows several artifacts related to American history, including toys, weapons, and documents. It explains how archaeologists use...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
When Hurricane Sandy hit the northeastern United States in 2012, the destruction was extensive. It would prove to be the worst Atlantic hurricane of the 2012 season and took years to rebuild from. With hurricanes a reality for many who live on the coasts of the United States, understanding how to prepare for one is of utmost importance. This volume offers readers safety tips for preparing and enduring a hurricane, as well as explains the science behind...