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Books with author Denise Jordan

  • Circus Clowns

    Denise M. Jordan

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
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  • Harlem Renaissance Artists

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Feb. 10, 2003)
    What is the Harlem Renaissance? Who were the Harlem Renaissance artists? What was the Federal Art Project? Do you know when the Harlem Renaissance artists lived? Which artists were active in the Harlem Renaissance movement? How did their artistic style change the way people thought about art? Artists in Profile: Harlem Renaissance Artists will answer your questions about this artistic revolution.
  • Juneteenth

    Denise Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)
    Why were African Americans enslaved? Why did the Civil War begin? When were slaves freed? The new editions of 'Holiday Histories' describe holidays and special days that are celebrated in the United States. Discover the history behind each holiday or special day. Learn why these days are important.
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  • Julian Bond, Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the Naacp

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Portrays the life and career of the African American civil rights leader. politician, educator, and chairman of the NAACP.
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  • Welcome to the Circus!

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
    Briefly introduces the circus and circus performers.
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  • Juneteenth

    Denise Jordan

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)
    Why were African Americans enslaved? Why did the Civil War begin? When were slaves freed? The new editions of 'Holiday Histories' describe holidays and special days that are celebrated in the United States. Discover the history behind each holiday or special day. Learn why these days are important.
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  • Juneteenth

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Describes the holiday known as Juneteenth Day, which has roots in Texas and which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
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  • Circus Animal Acts

    Denise M. Jordan

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
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  • Circus Animal Acts

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
    Introduces circus animals, how they are trained, and the types of tricks different animals can perform.
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  • Welcome to the Circus

    Denise M. Jordan

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
    Briefly introduces the circus and circus performers.
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  • Circus Performers

    Denise Jordan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, May 1, 2002)
    Introduces various types of acrobats and their roles in the circus.
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  • Walter Dean Myers: A Biography of an Award-Winning Urban Fiction Author

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Walter Dean Myers tells it like it is in his award-winning novels about urban teenagers with real problems. With humor and a keen ear for dialogue, Myers creates characters that speak directly to today's teens. As a young reader, Myers could not find books about African-American boys like himself. Drawing upon his own struggles and experiences, he has filled that literary gap with fascinating novels filled with realistic stories that appeal to readers of all backgrounds and cultures.