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Introduction to some of the characteristics, events, and activities of the month of December.

This book introduces the Star-Spangled Banner to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Looks at the life and times of Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. Correlates to national and state curriculum standards.

Presents ten true accounts of young people credited with saving the lives of other people during floods, fires, avalanches, and more.

The complete collection of the 9 episodes of the Tall tales & legends series highlighting American folk heroes.

Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program, but getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task.

"Little Sally grew up in California, and soon realized that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at college and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before . . . so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space"--Provided by publisher.

Presents and illustrated look at the life American actress and LGBT advocate, Laverne Cox.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the life of astronaut, Neil Armstrong.

"This picture book biography recounts the extraordinary life of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as the "Father of Ice Cream.""--.