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"This ... illustrated exploration of Afro-Brazilian spirituality introduces ... the gods of the African diaspora known as the Orishas. Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses provides ... art and brief descriptions of twenty ... deities, highlighting their talents, characteristics, and customs as well as where they live, how they dress, what foods they like to eat, and more. Dance with Omolu, the god of health and life. Share secrets with Iyewa, goddess of beauty and mystery. Ask Oshoguian, the warrior of peace, for protection"--Amazon.

"The history of gymnastics dates back thousands of years. Readers will discover how the sport has evolved and changed in recent years and see what the future of men's and women's gymnastics has in store"--Provided by publisher.

"The 1980 Winter Olympics were overshadowed by Cold War tensions running high between the United States and the Soviet Union. The young, underdog hockey team from America wasn't poised to win against the seemingly undefeatable USSR-until they did. Follow the exciting true story of one of the most amazing moments in sports in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the biggest game in world hockey and other amazing Olympic moments"--Provided by publisher.

Slap! Flap! Tap! What's that sound? That's the sound of Tap! In the 1800s, African and Irish Americans found that they had something in common: Both cultures shared a love of dance. As people came together in New York City, the dance style "Tap" grew with each new dancer. New ideas and new moves were inspired by their personal cultures. Read along to hear about the blending of Irish and African backgrounds, and of course keep an ear out for Slaps, Flaps, and lots and lots of Taps!.

Learn the facts behind common misconceptions about the Civil War.

Presents an illustrated look at the history of magic, focusing on the different types, sources, the most magical days, and more.

"A simple but fact-packed overview of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Amazon.

"Transports readers behind the brick walls of a Jim Crow asylum . . . [telling] the ninety-three-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums with surviving records and a campus that still stands to this day in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. [Antonia Hylton] blends the tales of patients and employees whose lives were shaped by Crownsville with a decade-worth of investigative research and archival documents . . . [chronicling] the stories of Black families whose mental health suffered as they tried, and sometimes failed, to find safety and dignity. Hylton also grapples with her own family's experiences with mental illness, and the secrecy and shame that it reproduced for generations . . . [and] traces the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people's bodies and minds in our current mental healthcare system"--Provided by publisher.

The sports media powerhouse, over the course of 100 essays, spanning more than 600 pages, reveals the greatest football players of all time--and uncovers the history of the NFL in the process, bringing to life the extraordinary athletic talents who changed the way the game is played.