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If You Traveled on: The Underground Railroad
by Levine, Ellen
Informative children's book about the underground railroad.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, 1993, New York, NY
The Art of Keeping Cool
by Lisle, Janet Taylor
Wrenching WWII novel traces the relationship between two 13-year-old American boys and a German-born Expressionist painter reputed to be a spy. The intimate first-person narrative brings universal themes of prejudice and loss to a personal level.
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher A Richard Jackson Book/Atheneum, 2002, New York, Ny
Freedom School, Yes!
by Littlesugar, Amy
A children's story illustrating what happens when a southern black school gains a young white teacher from the north during the Civil Rights era.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Philomel Books, 1991, New York, NY
Paul Revere's Ride The Landlord's Tale
by Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow's stirring tale of Paul Revere's ride and the first battle cry for American independence. Illustrations by acclaimed artist Charles Santore.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Harper Collins Publishers, 2003, New York, NY
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
by Lucas, Eileen
An illustrated account of the "Little Rock Nine."
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Group High School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Carolrhoda Books, Inc, 1997, Minneapolis, MN
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
