Wittenstein, Barry

"The true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America helped foster awareness of water pollution and how the river's fate contributed to the environmental movement"--.

"[Presents] the true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1899, an immigrant named Oscar opens a barbershop and a century later, after becoming a lady's clothing store, soup kitchen, bodega, and more, the building is torn down but Oscar's legacy remains. Includes historical notes"--Provided by publisher.

"Sonny Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the history of jazz, but in 1959, at the height of his career, he vanished from the scene. His return to music was an interesting journey - with a long detour on the Williamsburg Bridge. Too loud to practice in his apartment, Rollins played on the New York City landmark for two years among the cacophony of the traffic and the stares of bystanders. Then in 1962, Rollins went back to the studio and recorded arguably his best album to date: 'The Bridge'"--Provided by publisher.

The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in Major League Baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green"--Provided by publisher.

1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.

In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in major league baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green.