juvenile nonfiction / history / united states / 20th century

"This detailed account explains why 1951 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"This detailed account explains why 1939 was such an important year in the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.

"A narrative history of the Motown music label covering the historical context, personalities, and ongoing legacy of the "sound of young America.""--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of artist Norman Rockwell who was inspired to create paintings that described the principles for universal rights, everyday American life and more.

"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life and career of artist Norman Rockwell who was inspired to create paintings that described the principles for universal rights, everyday American life and more.

"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--.

The text follows the path of the December 1958 fire that killed 92 kids and 3 teachers at Chicago's Our Lady of the Angels School which resulted in changes to American fire laws.

"[The author], Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [shares] his life growing up in New York, becoming the basketball star he's known to be, and getting involved in the world around him as an activist for social change"--Provided by publisher.