boston

Looks at how in 1847, a young African American girl named Sarah Roberts made history with her case of Roberts versus the City of Boston to outlaw segregated schools.

"How much do you know about Crispus Attucks? Find out the facts you need to know about the first person killed in America's fight for independence. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by the publisher.

Spenser, a Boston private eye, agrees to help a former client, a young prostitute who is now a well-established madam, discover who is trying to blackmail her and uncovers connections with local kingpin Tony Marcus.

"Discover the Boston Celtics' powerhouse players and biggest moments through . . . text and . . . infographics"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the diary of Anna Green Winslow, a young girl from Nova Scotia, in which she records the events of her life at a Boston finishing school from 1771 to 1773.

"History remembers John Adams as a Founding Father and our country's second president. But in the tense years before the American Revolution, he was still just a lawyer, fighting for justice in one of the most explosive murder trials of the era. On the night of March 5, 1770, shots were fired by British soldiers on the streets of Boston, killing five civilians. The Boston Massacre has often been called the first shots of the American Revolution. . . . Yet when the British soldiers faced trial, the young lawyer Adams was determined that they receive a fair one. He volunteered to represent them, keeping the peace in a powder keg of a colony, and in the process created some of the foundations of what would become United States law"--Provided by publisher.

When fifth-grader Amelia learns to cope with her noise sensitivity, she steps outside of her comfort zone and makes new friends. Includes information about noise sensitivity.

After a liver transplant, Andre suddenly becomes a time traveler, but is his soulmate Michael, who lives in 1969, or Blake, his donor's brother, who is training him in 2021?.

Text and photographs look at some of the different players who have played on the Boston Celtics.

Describes Boston's history and takes a look at some of the city's historic buildings, including the state houses, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, and Paul Revere's house.