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African American Heritage

161 books about african american heritage

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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #37

Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce

For the curious young athlete who wants to know how baseball began and the brave players, like Jackie Robinson, who chan

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G. Neri's True Adventures #2

My Bicentennial Summer

For the child exploring their place in the world, this verse memoir captures a biracial boy's journey through a summer o

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The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers

The Story of Kamala Harris

Tonya Leslie

For the child who needs to see that big dreams are possible. This biography shows how a young girl's passion for fairnes

Ages 6–9

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Big Papa and the Time Machine

Daniel Bernstrom

For the child feeling nervous about the first day of school, this soulful journey through a grandfather's past helps bui

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Pitching in for Eubie

For the child who wants to help their family during a big transition, this story follows Lily as she finds creative ways

Cover of Biographies for Kids: All about Michael Jackson

Biographies for Kids: All about Michael Jackson

For children curious about how music changes the world, this biography introduces the life and global impact of the reco

Cover of Something Upstairs: A Tale of Ghosts

Something Upstairs: A Tale of Ghosts

For the child grappling with the realization that history can be both unfair and haunting. A gripping introduction to th

Cover of Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues

Shayla's Double Brown Baby Blues

Lori Aurelia Williams

For the teen feeling overlooked by a parent's new life. Shayla navigates the sting of a new sibling while supporting fri

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The Legendborn Cycle #1

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of grief and the search for where they belong while discovering hidden laye

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2nd Grade US History: Native Americans to Early Settlers

For parents wanting to introduce complex early American history through a simple workbook. It explores the diverse begin

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How Tiger Woods Became A Millionaire

For the young sports fan who dreams of turning a passion into a profession. This biography introduces the hard work and

Cover of The Patchwork Quilt

The Patchwork Quilt

Valerie Flournoy

For the child learning to value family history and the slow, beautiful process of creating something by hand with a love

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The Talking Eggs

Robert D. San Souci

For the child learning that true worth comes from a kind heart, not from chasing riches or comparing oneself to others.

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Blackwoods, The

For the teenager navigating the weight of family expectations and the complex layers of their heritage after the loss of

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Ophie's Ghosts #1

Justina Ireland

For the child grappling with unfairness in the world, this haunting mystery uses a ghostly connection to explore systemi

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Patricia C. McKissack

For the child exploring how compassion can bridge cultural divides, even when society says stay apart. A story of braver

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The Longest Ride

Denise Lewis Patrick

For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ

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The Kingdoms and Empires of Ancient Africa

For the child curious about their heritage or world history, this guide explores the sophisticated civilizations and cul

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Baby Professor: Children's History

C is for Civil Rights

For the child noticing differences in how people are treated. This alphabet book introduces big ideas like fairness and

Cover of The First American Slaves The History and Abolition of Slavery

The First American Slaves The History and Abolition of Slavery

For the child asking about the origins of fairness and freedom in America, this primer introduces the history of slavery

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Uncle Marcus, The Jamaican Superhero

For children seeking to see themselves in the heroes they admire, this vibrant story celebrates Jamaican heritage and th

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Walter Dean Myers

For the teen navigating a complex heritage and seeking courage when social tensions erupt into violence and systemic inj

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Walter Dean Myers

For the teenager who feels like a star on the court but a failure in the classroom, struggling to balance talent with th

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January's Sparrow

Patricia Polacco

For the child grappling with the reality of injustice and the meaning of true courage. This powerful historical story na

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