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When Anton Fox is sentenced to community service on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, he thinks it's just a punishment fit for someone who'll never do any better. But as he learns more about his community, and watches the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, he begins to realize that he, too, has the power to change the world and himself. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Flying combat missions in wartime is always dangerous. But imagine doing so in a slow, rickety biplane, at night, with no lights or navigational equipment of any kind. Sound impossible? It wasn't for the Soviet Night Witches. This unit of incredibly brave women flew hundreds of missions to attack German forces on the front lines during World War II. Learn all about these brave women and how their skill and courage in battle helped defeat the Nazis...
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Step back in time and experience World War II through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the horror of a prison camp march. Experience the sinking of a U.S. warship. Watch a young French freedom fighter outsmart the Nazis. True Stories of World War II doesn't just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat.
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Step back in time and experience World War I through the stories of the people who lived through it. Witness the sinking of a British ocean liner. Experience the horror of gas warfare. Soar with a notorious flying ace. True Stories of World War I doesn't just tell you the tales of war. It drops you into the thick of combat.
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She rebelled against the ancient tribal rules of India, her country, resulting in her becoming a Robin Hood type bandit. Essentially sold at the age of 11 to become a wife for a much older man, she ran away when he raped her. From that point on, there were few choices for her but to join a roaming gang of bandits, her ambition and thirst for revenge leading her to become their rebel chief. Ultimately, society caught up with her and she even became...
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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George Washington had fought bravely during the Revolutionary War. The people saw him as a hero. They wanted to make him king. But Washington didnt want that kind of power. Instead, he became the first president of the United States. Follow this war hero as he leads his troops into battle and shares their losses and success.
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Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the U.S. Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief Joseph tried to do what was best for his people. Join him as he leads his people over vast plains and rugged mountains on the run from the U.S. army.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously called December 7, 1941 "a date which will live in infamy." Follow the soldiers and politicians, both in the US and Japan, through the course of this awful day which marked the United States' entrance into World War II. This graphic nonfiction book tells the story of this fateful day.
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A brilliant artist taken from us too soon, counterculture and non-conformist icon Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was a musician best known for his distinctive guitar playing and thirty-three-year history with the Grateful Dead. The voice of a generation, the "most dangerous band in the world, "Guns N Roses rode the wave of fame and fortune during the heyday of MTV. Camera-ready, their creativity fueled by drugs, booze, and eager groupies, members like...