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  • A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    David A. Adler, Robert Casilla, Charles Turner

    Hardcover (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2004)
    A brief illustrated biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights.
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  • Thomas' Big Storybook

    Rev. W. Awdry

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2006)
    Six action-packed Thomas & Friendsâ„¢ books about the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends on the Island of Sodor are collected in a big, sturdy hardcover anthology. The six books offer a total of TWO DOZEN stories that train-loving girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will read over and over for hours of enjoyment. In addition to everyone's beloved Number 1 little blue steam engine, the stories also star Percy, Henry, James, Diesel, Donald and Douglas, Edward, Gordon, Annie and Clarabel, Terence the Tractor, Duck, Bertie the Bus, Harold the Helcopter, Bill and Ben, and many more characters. There's humor, friendship, and excitement for all!
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  • A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    David A Adler, Robert Casilla, Charles Turner

    Audio CD (Live Oak Media (NY), Oct. 30, 1998)
    Who better to share the history and traditions of this important Mexican holiday than abuela? With original verse and humorous, colorful illustrations this inter-generational look at the holiday features Grandma sharing stories about the significance of the various customs.
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  • Picture Book of Frederick Douglass, a

    David A Adler, Samuel Byrd, Charles Turner

    Paperback (Live Oak Media, July 1, 2005)
    Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, escaped to freedom in 1838 and became a great leader in the abolitionist movement. His struggles and determination, as well as his accomplishments as a writer, orator and important figure in the nineteenth century are outlined in this beginning biography for young childen.
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  • The Barnyard Night Before Christmas

    Beth Terrill, Greg Newbold

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Oct. 23, 2007)
    "NOW BESSIE! NOW, BILLY! NOW, BINGO! NOW, CHICKIE!On, Lambsy! On, Trigger! On, Quacker and Piggy!"And laying his finger aside of his nose,Up, up, Santa Claus and those animals rose.Notice something a little different? Well, in this hilarious retelling of the iconic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem, it's a barnyard full ofmischievous, quarrelsome livestock that gets Santa and his sleigh off the ground this Christmas Eve. With a little ingenuity, a few balloons, and a lot of attitude, they give Santa a Christmas Eve he'll never forget!
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  • A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus

    David A Adler, John And Alexandra Wallner, Linda Terheyden

    Audio CD (Live Oak Media (NY), April 30, 1992)
    Beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts will delight young readers as they learn about this majestic and mysterious cat.
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  • Baden-Powell: Founder of the Boy Scouts

    Pauline York Brower

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1989)
    Examines the lifetime achievements of the man who founded the Boy Scout movement in Great Britain and saw it expand all over the world
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  • Picture Book of Christopher Columbus

    David A. Adler, John C. Wallner, Alexandra Wallner, Linda Terheyden

    Hardcover (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Accompanying book published: New York: Holiday House, c1991; illustrated by John and Alexandra Wallner.
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  • Picture Book of Anne Frank, a

    David A Adler, Karen Ritz, Randye Kaye

    Paperback (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2004)
    The narrator, reading with clarity and precision, tells the well-known story of the Jewish girl and her family who hid during the Holocaust...[This] high-quality read-along...[is] excellent for school and public libraries. - Booklist
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  • Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt, a

    David A Adler, Robert Casilla, Randye Kaye

    Paperback (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2004)
    These simple, clear biographies of remarkable women provide an excellent starting point for children beginning history studies. In A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt, highlights of the life of the woman known as the "First Lady of the World provide a fascinating glimpse into her background as well as the history of her times. Her contributions to the American people, her kindness, leadership, and determination are dramatically presented in this straightforward presentation.
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  • Picture Book of George Washington, a

    David A Adler, John And Alexandra Wallner, Rick Adamson

    Paperback (Live Oak Media, Jan. 1, 2004)
    "A lively fife and drum playing Yankee-Doodle-Dandy" welcome the listener...A narrative tone that is sincere and respectful and a slow, even pace afford the young listener time to absorb facts." - AudioFile Magazine
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  • A Picture Book of Anne Frank

    David A Adler, Karen Ritz, Randye Kaye

    Audio CD (Live Oak Media (NY), March 30, 1995)
    Against a backdrop of striking illustrations by noted Sioux artist S.D. Nelson, Joseph Bruchac focuses on key events from Crazy Horse's childhood in this drastic tale of the legendary Lakota warrior. When Curly (his boyhood name) witnesses a fierce battle between white settlers and the Lakota Indians, he flees to the hills on a vision quest. An author's note following the story completes this fascination summary of the life and death of the brave fierce warrior.
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