Larry Dane Brimner
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"Richard Perry Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving wanted to live out their married life near family in Virginia. However, the state refused to let them--because Richard was white and Mildred was black. After being arrested and charged with a crime, the Lovings were forced to leave their home--until they turned to the legal system. In one of the country's most prominent legal battles, Loving v. Virginia, the Lovings secured their future when the court...
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Racial bombings were so frequent in Birmingham that they became known as “Bombingham.” Until September 15, 1963, these attacks had been threatening but not deadly. On that Sunday morning, however, a blast in the 16th Street Baptist Church ripped through the exterior wall and claimed the lives of four girls. The church was the ideal target for segregationists, as it was the rallying place for Birmingham's African American community, Martin Luther...
5) Rumble bus
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Children get on and off the school bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.
8) In the fall
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A young child describes the sights and sounds of autumn, including the "Chop! Chop!" of the woodcutter and the changing colors of the leaves.
10) Loud Larry
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Larry learns the difference between loud and quiet while getting to know his newborn sister.
11) Spring sail
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A child describes some of the sights and sounds of early spring.
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2019.
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"In 1931, nine teenagers were arrested as they traveled on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama. The youngest was thirteen, and all had been hoping to find something better at the end of their journey. But they never arrived. Instead, two white women falsely accused them of rape. The effects were catastrophic for the young men, who came to be known as the Scottsboro Boys. Being accused of raping a white woman in the Jim Crow south almost certainly...
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You may never have heard of him, but you've probably heard of the many people civil rights activist Bayard Rustin influenced. He was a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and refused to move to the back of the bus many years before Rosa Parks did. The son of a freed slave, Bayard Rustin grew up during the peak of the Jim Crow laws, which segregated blacks and whites. His own family was fairly well-off and hosted distinguished guests like Mary McLeod...
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Roberto Alvarez's world changed the day he could no longer attend Lemon Grove Grammar School in the small, rural community where he lived near San Diego, California. He and the other Mexican American students were told they had to go to a new, separate school on Olive Street. A school just for them. A school where they would not hold back the other students. But Roberto and the Mexican American students and their families believed the new school's...
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Granny Frannie has a craving for something sweet, but silly Sammy is determined to play a few tricks on her taste buds! Kids will get a kick out of Sammy's antics and will simultaneously see how various foods create different taste sensations. By the time Granny and Sammy share a special treat, readers have received a healthy dose of hilarity and an early lesson in the concept of opposites. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you...
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Brrrrr... Carson is cold! Grab your favorite blanket and enjoy the delightful story of one chilly little boy. Simple text and engaging illustrations will keep younger audiences enthralled as various members of Carson's family do their best to warm him up. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted series begins with an invitation to open a magic door and visit a land where tales...
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The animal world is filled with opposites-enormous bears and long necked giraffes, tiny turtles and pint-sized hedgehogs. A younger brother and his older sister share a humorous discussion about how certain creatures are big, while others are small. Through their dialogue, kids receive an overview of opposites and a lesson in making comparisons. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this...
19) Winter Blanket
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There's white on the ground and a sense of wonder in the air. Crackling logs in the fireplace, penguins gliding across a frozen pond, and laughter amid the snow drifts is sure to make young readers anxious for the onset of winter. Enjoy the enchantment of the season and discover how the even the smallest snowflake can appear magical. 'A book is a door, a magic door. It can take you places you have never been before!' Each story in this lighthearted...
20) Black & white: the confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor
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[2011]
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First edition.
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"In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs,...
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