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Series
Like Us volume Book 1
Publisher
Everafter Romance
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Celebrity Maximoff Hale is a force of nature. Born into one of the most famous families in the country, his celebrity status began at birth. When he's assigned a new 24/7 bodyguard, he comes face-to-face with the worst case scenario: being attached to Farrow Keene, who fills 1/3 of Maximoff's sexual fantasies. Twenty seven year old Farrow Keene has one job: protect Maximoff Hale. Together, boundaries blur, and being exposed could mean catastrophic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in the field of genealogy, Henry Louis Gates Jr."--Amazon.com
Author
Series
Publisher
Discovery Library
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This nonfiction book introduces readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II. Yuri went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time.
6) Pauli Murray
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This biography tells the story of philosopher and activist Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American woman who went from earning a PhD in philosophy to becoming an activist in the black power movement in Detroit. She used ideas about revolution to inspire people to create a new world and imagine a new way of living.
8) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Sally didn't just like science - she loved it. From a young age, she dared to dream about becoming an astronaut at a time when she didn't see astronauts who looked like her. Ready to shoot for the stars? Meet Sally Ride - the first American woman to go to space." --
11) Alvin Ailey
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Who was Alvin Ailey? Children will love tuning in to this engaging biography that explores Alvin's cultural and groundbreaking contributions to dance, choreography, and Broadway theater."--
12) Georgia Gilmore
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
Georgia Gilmore was an amazing cook. She had a big heart and loved to help others. When the cost to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott became high, Georgia stepped in. She baked, fried, and simmered food to sell. Each week she donated all proceeds to the Civil Rights leaders.
13) Wendell Scott
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the . . . life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series"--Provided by publisher.
14) Philip Vera Cruz
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker, Philip Vera Cruz, who led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union.
15) Leland Melvin
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Cardon Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.
16) Gabby Douglas
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography. This illustrated book includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.
18) Charlotta Bass
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American educator, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist, Charlotta Bass"--OCLC.
19) Jackie Ormes
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
An overview of the life and achievements of Jackie Ormes that discusses her childhood, move to Chicago, political views, social circle, success as a commercial artist and cartoonist, popular comics, the Patty-Jo doll, and more. Includes over 150 illustrations.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll!
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