Deborah Kent
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"Follows the everyday lives of several blind school children, describing how they use Braille to read, how they use their other senses to navigate their environment, what they do for fun, and how being blind does not stop them from pursuing their dreams"--Provided by publisher.
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Every time women vote, they should thank Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton's unyielding efforts to attain the vote for American women finally paid off in 1920, after her death, with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Enhanced by primary sources, images, and sidebars, this inspiring biography proves that with enough passion and commitment, change can occur.
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They were two days that changed the world. The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention was the first of its kind to address the topic of women's rights. Featuring excerpts from primary sources, images, and sidebars, this informative volume describes the low status held by nineteenth-century women, and how a handful of key players sought to achieve equal rights during this convention that spawned a greater movement.
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of the first-ever African-American poet to have her works published, Phillis Wheatley. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special...
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Did you know that about three thousand lakes lie within the borders of Ukraine.? Learn more with Enchantment of the World!
In each title of this enchanting series, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos. Each country's culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations. Kent recieved her B.A. in English from...
14) New Jersey
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Introduces the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this very small but very diverse state.
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In 1692, a group of girls in Salem Village set off a witchcraft panic that engulfed eastern Massachusetts. As a result, nineteen people were hanged as witches and an old man was killed under torture. Through an engaging recounting of historical events enhanced by memorable photographs and illustrations, readers will examine witchcraft beliefs in Europe and colonial New England. They will examine the factors that influenced the panic in Salem, including...
16) Utah
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An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Utah.
17) Washington, D.C
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Discusses the geography, history, people, government, economy, and recreation of Washington, D.C.
18) Hawai'i
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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Hawaii, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
20) Virginia
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Virginia, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
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