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When Marian Sang
by Pam Munoz Ryan
A picture book that tells the story of Marian Anderson, including the successes and challenges she found in the United States and abroad.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scholastic, Inc., 2002, New York, NY
Amelia Bedelia Means Business
by Parish, Herman
Amelia Bedelia wants a wonderful new bike, but her Mom says it’s too expensive. This means Amelia Bedelia must find her own way to earn the money she needs. Come along with Amelia Bedelia on her first job!
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Greenwillow Books, 2013, New York, NY
First Ladies: Illustrated Biographies of America's Leaders
by Pastan, Amy
A look at the First Ladies and biographies of those highlighted.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher DK Publishing, 2001, New York, NY
On That Day a book of hope for children
by Patel, Andrea
A book, written and illustrated by Patel, in an effort to simplfy and make sense of the events of 9/11 for pre-schoolers and young readers.
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Tricycle Press, 2001, Berkeley/Toronto, CA/Canada
Prairies
by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw
Informational children's book about the American prairies.
- Topic
- Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Holiday House, 1996, 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.
