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Fly girls

how five daring women defied all odds and made aviation history
Presents the stories of five women air pilots; Florence Klingensmith, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden, and their fight for the chance to race against men in the air races of the 1920s and 1930s.

Hillbilly elegy

a memoir of a family and culture in crisis
"Vance, a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, provides an account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck"--Provided by publisher.

Back in the fight

the explosive memoir of a special operator who never gave up
On October 3, 2005, Kapacziewski and his soldiers were ending their tour in Northern Iraq when their convoy was attacked by enemy fighters. A grenade exploded, shattering Kapacziewski???s right leg below the knee, damaging his right hip, and severing a nerve and artery in his right arm. He endured more than forty surgeries, but his right leg still wasn???t healing. Kapacziewski chose to have it amputated with one goal in mind: return to the line and serve with his fellow Rangers.

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Title IX and fifty years of fighting sex discrimination
"A sweeping history of the federal legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in education, published on the fiftieth anniversary of Title IX"--Provided by publisher.

It's her story Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist in the decades after the Civil War. She worked fiercely for the equal treatment of Black people in schools, in society, and at the voting booth. With her powerful voice, she spoke out against injustice wherever she saw it.

Legends of the NBA

""Illustrated profiles of twenty-eight basketball legends"--Provided by publisher"--.

Memorial Day

Full-color photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to Memorial Day.

The U.S. Constitution

Learn about the history of the constitution, who wrote it, why it was written, and some of the important statements it holds. Also explains the different government branches and how they work together.

Taylor Swift

singer, songwriter, and activist
"Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish--and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as a singer, activist, and more"--Provided by publisher.

The first conspiracy

the secret plot to kill George Washington
Examines the plot against George Washington which was played out by some of his most trusted guards.

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