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The Stormy Adventure of Abbie Burgess, Lighthouse Keeper
by Roop, Peter and Roop, Connie
The story of Abbie Burgess, daughter of the Matinicus Rock lighthouse keeper and her experience tending the lights while her father is away. Told in graphic novel format.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Graphic Universe, 2010, New York, NY
The Traitor
by Yep, Laurence
Michael and Joseph, two outcasts who are also allies in a rough, coal-mining town, must test their unlikely friendship and trust each other with their lives.
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Harper Collins, 2004, New York, NY
The White House, An Illustrated History
by Grace, Catherine O'Neill
A beautiful book filled with fascinating details and illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and operates today.
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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 Scholastic Reference, 2003, New York, NY
Trouble Don't Last
by Pearsall, Shelley
A powerful historical novel that is harsh and realistic, not only about the brutal effects of slavery that the runaways carry with them forever but also about the prejudice and hardship they encounter on their journey to freedom.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002, New York, NY
Wagon Wheels
by Brenner, Barbara
An African-American family moves to Kansas after the Civil War to create a new life.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Harper Trophy, 1993, 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.