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Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Documents the author's investigation into her late mother's tragic experiences as an illegitimate orphan who endured an early life of discrimination, physical abuse and harsh labor serving England's ruling class at London's infamous Foundling Hospital.
Cowan had always been told that her mother came from royal blood. After her mother's death, she opened an envelope filled with secrets of her mother's past-- secrets that led into the dark corridors...
44) Alphabet fun
Series
Publisher
Rock N Learn Inc
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Alphabet Al and a host of animated characters teach children the alphabet with catchy songs and entertaining games to make learning fun! Developed by educators and pop musicians, this entry into the ROCK 'N LEARN series focuses on letter recognition, simple world and letter associations, vocabulary, and practice lessons for writing letters and numbers.
Author
Publisher
Afton Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Here is the story of Jon Hassler's early years. His poignant remembrance of family and friends, of youthful calamities and triumphs, show what shaped him and opened his path to become one of Minnesota's best-loved and iconic writers. Memoirs are written from the vantage point of age. Here, his close examination of memory-what endures and why-unfold the pivotal moments of his growing up. Family, friends, new neighborhoods and old, questions of faith...
46) David & Goliath
Author
Publisher
PC Treasures Multimedia Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
48) Booker
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Feature Films for Families
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Portrays Booker T. Washington's early life in the south during the closing days and aftermath of the Civil War, and shows the obstacles he overcomes to pursue his passion for learning.
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When young Tom hides in the bushes at a Native american burial mound near his house, he thinks he hears ghosts approaching. It turns out to be a Native American tribe coming to pay its respects, and Tom learns an important lesson.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon -- and America itself -- in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. George Takei has captured hearts and minds worldwide with his captivating stage presence and outspoken commitment to equal rights. But long before he braved new...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"We Were Dreamers is the superhero origin story of Simu Liu, Marvel Cinematic Universe's first leading Asian superhero, who grew up torn between China and Canada, until he found the courage to dream like his parents before him. Witty, honest, inspiring and relatable, We Were Dreamers weaves together the narratives of two generations in a Chinese immigrant family who are inextricably tied to one another even as they are torn apart by deep cultural...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp, and when an opportunity for Omar to get an education comes along, he must decide between going to school every day or caring for his nonverbal brother in this intimate and touching portrayal of family and daily life in a refugee camp"--
Author
Publisher
Vision Forum
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Valerie Elliot shares her memories of growing up in the Amazon jungle in Ecuador with members of the Quichua and Auca Indian tribes. The villagers called her "Pilipinto," which means "butterfly" because of the way she used to flit around the village. Learn about Valerie's experiences with native children and share in her descriptions of unusual plants and animals.
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