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Jim Crow and policing

2022
"Jim Crow and Policing explores the unjust laws and law enforcement policies Black people have faced in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way"--Provided by publisher.
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Orcas everywhere

the mystery and history of killer whales
2019
"This nonfiction book for middle readers takes a deep dive into the lives of orcas (also known as killer whales). Illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs"--Provided by publisher.
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Indigenous America

2022
Looks at Native American history in the United States, prior to Columbus's and other colonizers' arrival.
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Martin Luther King Jr.

civil rights leader
2022
A biography of Martin Luther King, Jr., discussing his early life, finding his purpose as a minister, his dedication to winning equal rights for African-Americans through organized, peaceful protest, and his legacy.
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Pittsburgh Steelers

"An overview of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Provided by publisher.

Lena and the burning of Greenwood

a Tulsa Race Massacre survival story
2022
Twelve-year-old Lena is aware of racism, but she lives a comfortable life in the segregated but relatively wealthy Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma; but on May 31, 1921, racial tensions explode, and men from downtown Tulsa invade Greenwood, set on killing and destroying the district--and as the violence escalates Lena, her parents, and her older sister search desperately for a safe place to hide from the mob.

Unbreakable

the Spies Who Cracked the Nazis' Secret Code
Recounts the true story of how a team of Allied codebreakers, spies, and Navy soldiers broke the Nazi code and helped tip the scales in favor of the Allies during World War II. Profiles the different individuals involved and their contributions. Includes an epilogue, photographs, and a timeline.

Miracle in Lake Placid

the greatest hockey story ever told
2019
Explores the victory of the U.S. hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980 and the paths of the players and coaches since 1980.

Philadelphia Eagles

"An overview of the Philadelphia Eagles football team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Provided by publisher.

New York Giants

"An overview of the New York Giants football team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history"--Provided by publisher.

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