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  • Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

    Ph.D. Harris, Duchess, Blythe Lawrence

    Library Binding (Core Library, Dec. 15, 2018)
    In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. Activist Daisy Bates helped nine black students integrate Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine explores their legacy. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • The National Mall

    Jamie Kallio

    Library Binding (Core Library, Dec. 15, 2019)
    The National Mall in Washington, DC, contains many iconic monuments and museums. These landmarks honor important people and events in US history. The National Mallexplores the history of this area and its relevance today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter Pilot

    Ph.D. Harris, Duchess, Samantha S. Bell

    Library Binding (Core Library, Dec. 15, 2019)
    Calvin Spann was a fighter pilot during World War II, when the US military was segregated. He fought with the African American flying force the Tuskegee Airmen. Calvin Spann: Daring Fighter Pilotexplores Spann's life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Advertising Overload

    Duchess Harris JD PhD, Sue Bradford Edwards

    Library Binding (Core Library, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Media outlets rely on advertising for financial support, but in many cases it's becoming more difficult to determine where the news ends and advertising begins. Advertising Overload takes a closer look at the encroachment of sponsored content and paid advertisements in areas where consumers might not expect to see them, as well as the ways that companies use collected data to push targeted advertising at consumers. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Exploring the Midwest

    Tammy Gagne

    Paperback (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2018)
    The Midwest region, also known as America’s Heartland, encompasses many of the nation’s major lakes and waterways. From rural areas to major cities such as Chicago, the Midwest is a region of varied landscapes. Exploring the Midwest introduces readers to the geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures that define this region. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • Engineering the Space Needle

    Kate Conley

    Paperback (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2018)
    The Space Needle, a tower built for the 1962 World’s Fair, has become a famous landmark in Seattle, Washington. Engineering the Space Needle introduces readers to the designers and their inspirations, the quick and efficient construction process, and the ways in which the fair used the Space Needle to represented a bright future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • Frogs Matter

    Tammy Gagne

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through frogs? This title takes readers to our freshwater sources to see how pollution is disrupting the reproduction and lives of frogs, how humans are to blame, and what we can do to fix it.
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  • Violence in Video Games

    Diane Marczely Gimpel

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Details the evolution of violence in video games and looks at both sides of the debate concerning whether violent video games cause violent behavior.
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  • Barbara Jordan

    Harris Duchess

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Barbara Jordans work as an educator, a lawyer, and a politician helped shape the American civil rights movement. Barbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leaderexplores her legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • Little Rock Nine

    Carla Mooney

    Library Binding (Core Library, Sept. 1, 2015)
    This title will inform readers about the little rock nineincluding who they were, what they went through to attend a former whites-only school, and what theyd go on to accomplish. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • The French and Indian War

    Peggy Caravantes

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the results and their effects on the colonies.
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  • Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon.com

    Jamie Weil

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2015)
    "Learn who Jeff Bezos is, how he started Amazon, and even how he came up with company's name."--Publisher's website.
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