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A historical fiction novel that introduces students to the Holocaust through a child's perspective

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A powerful novel that interconnects three refugee stories from different historical periods to show resilience across time.

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Three different kids. One mission in common: ESCAPE. Josef is a Jewish boy in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world… Isabel is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and […]

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This biography highlights the contributions of Black women in STEM during the space race.

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This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly's acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program.
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.

This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country.
This middle grade nonfiction book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 4 to 6, in the classroom or for homeschooling.

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people & places - united states - african american

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children's aeronautics and space science

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children's history / u. s. / 20th century

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juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / women

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juvenile nonfiction / mathematics / general

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juvenile nonfiction/science & nature - astronomy

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juvenile nonfiction / mathematics / general

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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition [Shetterly, Margot Lee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

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A beautiful novel that provides insight into slavery and the American Revolution from an enslaved girl's perspective.

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A powerful historical novel about the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, told through multiple perspectives.

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A beautifully illustrated book that brings to life the stories of enslaved individuals based on historical records.

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This is a highly informative and inspiring text for grades 4-6, illustrating the touching story of Martin Luther King Jr.

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I Have a Dream: The Story of Martin Luther King [SCM] by Margaret Davidson A

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This is a wonderful graphic novel that tells the story of a young girl who was transported from San Fransisco into a Japanese Incarceration Camp. This allows students to see this time in history through a girl's eyes similar to their age in an engaging format.

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Moving tale of teen time traveler’s trip to internment camp. Read Common Sense Media’s Displacement review, age rating, and parents guide.

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A highly engaging graphic novel tells students the story of the Great American Dust Bowl in an flexible format, allowing us to stray from text books.

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Common Sense Media Review

By Michael Berry, based on child development research. How do we rate?

Evocative illustrated nonfiction, great for history buffs.

What's the Story?

THE GREAT AMERICAN DUST BOWL opens on April 14, 1935, the day a huge, savage dust storm swept through America's high southern plains, derailing trains, suffocating animals, and scouring the paint from houses. The narrative then flashes back in time to explain the geological, economic and environmental factors that led to the drought. It charts the struggles of the millions of Americans who were affected by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl.

Is It Any Good?

The Great American Dust Bowl simplifies the story of one of the United States' biggest ecological disasters, without robbing it of its historical and continuing significance. Author-illustrator Don Brown clearly presents the geological, meteorological, and ecological factors behind the drought and Dust Bowl.

The illustrations contain a touch of whimsy that prevents the material from becoming too depressing. The book is a quick, enjoyable chronicle of a disastrous era in American history.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

Families can talk about ecological disasters. Could something like the Dust Bowl happen today?

How has farming in the United States changed since the days of the Dust Bowl? Are there instances in which modern farming causes situations unhealthy to the general public?

Do you think that human activity has a direct link to climate change?

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Evocative illustrated nonfiction, great for history buffs. Read Common Sense Media's The Great American Dust Bowl review, age rating, and parents guide.

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Another wonderful graphic novel adaption that assists reluctant readers in engaging with material they may have found previously difficult.

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The Battle of the Alamo (A Graphic History of the American West) - Jeffrey, Gary: 9781433967290 - AbeBooks

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Details the Battle of the Alamo including the deaths of famous defenders Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie.

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Explores themes of identity and race in a relatable middle school setting, great for discussions on perspective and diversity.

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A beautifully written story that introduces figurative language and narrative voice through an animal’s perspective.

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Promotes empathy and discussion about disabilities while challenging students to analyze character development.

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An incredible adaptation of the epic poem, providing a good starting point for young readers being introduced to old English literature.

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A heartfelt graphic novel about family struggles and personal growth, excellent for discussing tone and mood.

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Sunny Side Up – Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm

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A powerful visual adaptation of the dystopian novel, reinforcing themes of memory, choice, and control.

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The Giver: The Graphic Novel – Lois Lowry & P. Craig Russell (Grades 6-9)

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A modern take on Greek mythology, making it a great tool for teaching mythology and character archetypes.

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The Lightning Thief – Rick Riordan (Novel, Grades 4-8)

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A bold and lyrical exploration of self-expression, poetry, and cultural expectations, engaging older middle school readers in free verse poetry.

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The Poet X – Elizabeth Acevedo (Novel in verse, Grades 7-9)

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A coming-of-age novel about friendship and identity, introducing free verse poetry in an accessible way.

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Centers on a Pakistani-American girl navigating friendships, culture, and finding her voice, ideal for discussions on identity and representation.