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861) Mae Jemison
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel into space. This alone was a remarkable achievement, but Jemison accomplished so much more. She was a doctor, an engineer, a Peace Corps volunteer, a teacher, and the founder and president of two technology companies. In this lively biography, readers will discover the life of this amazing woman, from childhood through her time at NASA to her accomplishments after leaving the space...
862) W.E.B. Du Bois
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
W.E.B. DuBois tackled the great question of the early twentieth century: How could African Americans gain equal footing with whites in the United States? He studied the social conditions of blacks for more than a decade before espousing protest and agitation as vehicles for change. This stand and black nationalist ideas put him at odds with other reformers of the day, such as Booker T. Washington. This outstanding biography of the great leader details...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
328 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The recipient of multiple Peabody and Murrow awards, Clarissa Ward is a world-renowned conflict reporter. In this strange age of crisis where there really is no front line, she has moved from one hot zone to the next. With multiple assignments in Syria, Egypt, and Afghanistan, Ward, who speaks seven languages, has been based in Baghdad, Beirut, Beijing, and Moscow. She has seen and documented the violent remaking of the world at close range. With...
Author
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
463 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers is an absolute must-have book for every teacher. Offering a complete plan for every day of every week of the year, this book can also be an excellent reference book for responding to children's specific interests.
Author
Series
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
686 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A pivotal twentieth-century composer, Samuel Barber earned a long list of honors and accolades that included two Pulitzer Prizes for Music and the public support of figures like Serge Koussevitzky and Marian Anderson. Barber's works have since became standard in concert repertoire and continue to flourish across high art and popular culture. Acclaimed biographer Howard Pollack (George Gershwin, Aaron Copland) offers a multifaceted account of Barber's...
866) What to read when: the books and stories to read with your child and all the best times to read them
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
ix, 318 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Award-winning educator Allyn offers parents and caregivers essential advice on choosing appropriate titles for their children--taking into account a child's age, attention ability, gender, and interests--along with techniques for reading aloud effectively.
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