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Depression and New Deal: A History in Documents, The
by McElvaine, Robert S.
A collection of primary documents that illustrate the impact of the depression on society, economy, and politics.
- Topic 20th-Century History
- Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Oxford University Press, 2003, New York, NY
Dinner at Aunt Connie’s House
by Faith Ringgold
Children encounter the portraits of 12 famous African American women during a summer visit to Aunt Connie's house.
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Topics
African American History,
Women's History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Hyperion Books for Children, 1993, New York, NY
Dizzy Gillespie
by Gentry, Tony
A biography of Dizzy Gillespie, as an ambassador of jazz who introduced the world to bebop.
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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 Chelsea House Publishers, 1991, New York, NY
Dragon Road
by Yep, Laurence
Inspired by the pioneering professional Chinese American basketball team the Hong Wah kues, Yep recreates a colorful era of barnstorming basketball.
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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 Harper Collins, 2008, New York, NY
Dragon Wings
by Yep, Laurence
Inspired by the account of a Chinese immigrant who made a flying machine in 1909, Yep's historical novel portrays the rich tradtions of the chinese community making its way in a new world.
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Topics
Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award Newberry Medal
- Publisher Harper Collins, 1975, 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.