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How To Draw the Presidents and First Ladies book cover

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
1st - 5th
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Who Cracked the Liberty Bell?: And Other Questions about the American Revolution (Chapters in History)

Written by Connie & Peter Roop and Illustrated by Ute Simon

This easy-to-read chapter book series brings American history to life Clever questions act as...

2nd - 4th
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Lewis and Clark for Kids: Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities

Written by Janis Herbert
Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy...
4th - 7th
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King George What Was His Problem? Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You about the American Revolution

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Tim Robinson
The story of the birth of our nation, complete with soldiers, spies, salmon sandwiches, and real...
4th - 10th
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Two Miserable Presidents Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You about the Civil War

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Tim Robinson
That Congressman, Preston Brooks, was ready to attack Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts over...
4th - 8th
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16505

Fighting for Justice—Fred Korematsu Speaks Up

Written by Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi and Illustrated by Yutaka Houlette
Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his...
4th - 6th
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16528

Hey Charleston!: The True Story of the Jenkins Orphanage Band

Written by Anne F. Rockwell and Illustrated by Colin Bootman
What happened when a former slave took beat-up old instruments and gave them to a bunch of orphans...
2nd - 5th
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Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service

Written by Annette Bay Pimentel and Illustrated by Rich Lo

The true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the...

1st - 4th
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Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America

Written by Tonya Bolden
Sarah Rector was once famously hailed as “the richest black girl in America.” Set against the...
3rd - 7th
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Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness

Written by Donna Janell Bowmen and Illustrated by Daniel Minter
William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was...
3rd - 6th
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Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equality

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Craig Orback
A biography of Susan B. Anthony who worked with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the struggle to win women...
K - 4th

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