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When the Children Marched: The Birmingham Civil Rights Movement
by Mayer, Robert H.
This deliberate and detail-oriented book focuses on the tremendous efforts made by the civil rights workers to end segregation in Birmingham, AL, and the impact of their actions on American views of race relations.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School, High School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Enslow Publishers, 2008, Berkeley Heights, NJ
The Smithsonian Book of the First Ladies: Their Times, Lives, and Issues
by Mayo, Edith
With a foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Smithsonian Book of the First Ladies: Their Lives, Times, and Issues presents highlights from the lives of all 43 First Ladies.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher H. Holt, 1996, New York, NY
First Ladies Political Role and Public Image
by Mayo, Edith P. and Graddy, Lisa Kathleen
Details of the Smithsonian exhibition featuring gowns and clothing, personal belongings, White House and campaign memorabilia which examines the duties and role of the presidential wife.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scala Publishers, 2004, London, UK
First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image
by Mayo, Edith with Denise d. Meringolo
Since the time of Martha Washington, America's First Ladies have fascinated the nation. Unelected and unpaid, they occupy a position of power defined as much by their own personalities and interests as by public perceptions and social expectations. This book examines this uniquely American role and celebrates the remarkable individuals who have occupied this demanding post.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scala Publishing, 1994, London, England
A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor
by Mazer, Harry
A 14 year old boy witnesses the attack on Pearl Harbor and helps with the rescue efforts while searching for his father
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Simon & Schuster, 2002, New York, NY
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.
