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Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue, Corinne Naden, Don Tate
Hardcover (Dutton Books for Young Readers, Jan. 22, 2009)Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron's obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage—it is a young man's first courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair's life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.
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Ron's Big Mission
Rose Blue & Corinne J Naden
Paperback (Dutton Juvenile, Aug. 16, 2009)Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out books by himself. But in the segregated world of South Carolina in the 1950s, Ron's obtaining his own library card is not just a small rite of passage - it is a young man's fi rst courageous mission. Here is an inspiring story, based on Ron McNair's life, of how a little boy, future scientist, and Challenger astronaut desegregated his library through peaceful resistance.
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Barbara Jordan
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1992)Examines the life and career of the Black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure
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Jerry Rice
Corinne J. Naden, Rose Blue
Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Aug. 1, 1994)A biography of the record-breaking receiver for the San Francisco 49ers who helped lead his team to Super Bowl victories in 1989 and 1990
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Notorious Americans - Belle Starr
Rose Blue and Corinne J. Naden
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 20, 2000)At the heart of these biographies are the stories, not only of infamous individuals, but also of our past. Each title weaves the complex events of an era around the life story of an important historical figure. Each of the 6-vols. include: Highly illustrated Chronology Glossary Further Reading Index
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Toni Morrison
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 26, 2005)Blue, Rose
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Andes Mountains
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 1994)Recounts the history of the Andes area, discusses life in each region, describes economic and environmental conditions, and suggests possible developments
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Library of Famous Women - Madeleine Albright
Rose Blue and Corinne J. Naden
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 1, 1998)Find out how the daughter of middle-class Czechoslovakian immigrants became the highest-placed woman in the United States government. She battled long and hard for her success, and her influence and achievements in foreign diplomacy have gained her worldwide recognition and respect.
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Whoopi Goldberg: Entertainer
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1994)A biography of the comedian and actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the movie "Ghost"
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Dred Scott: Person or Property?
Corinne J Naden, Rose J Blue
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2004)Book by Naden, Corinne J., Blue, Rose J.
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Wilma Rudolph
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 1, 2003)Wilma Rudolph was one of the best runners in the world. She ran so fast and broke so many records that she was know as the “fastest woman in the world.” This biography tells her story and show how perseverance and unique qualities can continue to set exam
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The History of Gospel Music
Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2001)From the days of slavery to the civil rights movement, gospel music has been a crucial part of the African-American experience and is seen as a source of salvation by many.
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