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Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington

2013
Uses a graphic novel format to illustrate the march on Washington and Martin Luther King's delivery of his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Boy Scouts of America

2012
Examines the history of the Boy Scouts of America, the types of activities they do, the Scouts' founders, and famous people today who were Boy Scouts.

Spy tech--digital dangers

2012
Examines the technological advances in the field of spying. Features easy-to-follow text, color photographs, a glossary, and an index.

Inuit

2010
Provides information about modern-day Inuit in a question-and-answer format. Describes their history, food, entertainment, homes, clothes, education, language, art, and beliefs. Includes photographs and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

The ultimate collection of pro hockey records

2013
Presents professional hockey records, and includes which player has spent the most time in a penalty box in a single season, the team with the most Stanley Cup finals, statistics on individual players, and the top ten scoring players.

The Great Depression

the jazz age, prohibition, and the Great Depression, 1921-1937
2011
Chronicles women's history between 1921 and 1937, detailing the freedoms and rights women gained during this period. Reveals how American women's lives changed with the onset of the Great Depression and outlines their growing role in politics. Includes black-and-white photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Malcolm X

2012
Traces the life, career, and civil rights legacy of Malcolm X. Features photographs, easy-to-follow text, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of resources.

The world of Olympics

2012
Examines the origins of the Olympic Games and discusses famous athletes, controversies, host cities, and the Paralympic Games. Includes a map, a glossary, color photographs, and further resources.

The Underground Railroad

2012
Explores the conditions of slave life in America before the Civil War and how the Undergroud Railroad operated, showcasing famous conductors like Harriet Tubman and John Rankin, what life was like after a slave had escaped, and how slavery was permanently ended in the U.S.

The Spanish missions of Texas

2010
Chronicles the history of Spanish influence in Texas, focusing on Spanish missions. Features illustrations, photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and an index.

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