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These Hands by Margaret H Mason Publisher Comments Josephs grandpa could do almost anything with his hands. He could play the piano, throw a curveball, and tie a triple bowline knot in three seconds flat. But in the 1950s and 60s, he could not bake bread at the Wonder Bread factory. Factory bosses said... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover 
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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama Publisher Comments In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $10.00 Used - Hardcover
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Students on Strike: Jim Crow, Civil Rights, Brown, and Me by John A Stokes Publisher Comments Told in Stokes' own words, the story vividly conveys how his passion for learning helped set in motion one of the most powerful movements in American history, resulting in the desegregation of schools--and life--in the United States.... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Change Has Come: An Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit by Kadir Nelson Publisher Comments The black and white images throughout are personal reflections, uniquely felt and rendered by award winning artist Kadir Nelson. They are accompanied by the uplifting words of Barack Obama and commemorate the movement and the moment that have changed our... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $1.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-Ending War by Deborah Ellis Synopsis Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Hardcover
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United States Constitution : What It Says, What It Means (05 Edition) by Justicelearning Publishing Staff Publisher Comments Affordable, readable, and indispensable,The United States Constitution: What it Says, What it Means allows you to put the most important document in American history in your back pocket. In conjunction with Justice Learning and The Annenberg Foundation... (read more) Your price: $4.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Good Behavior by Nathan L. Henry Publisher Comments Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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The Girl From Chimel by Rigoberta Menchu Synopsis Nobel Peace Prize winner and Mayan activist Rigoberta Menchú brings the world of her earliest childhood vividly to life in this colorful book. Before the war in Guatemala and despite the hardships that the Mayan people endured, life in the... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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Brown V. Board of Education: The Case Against School Segregation (Supreme Court Cases Through Primary Sources) by Wayne Anderson Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [59]) and index.... (read more) Your price: $33.75 New - Library
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The End of the Road by Ayn Rand Synopsis Ayn Rand Commentary: The End of the Road Ayn Rand presents her views of the world, politics, and human thought. Episode One focuses on the political state in America including Lyndon Johnson and McCarthy. BROADCAST: WBAI, 4 Apr. 1968.... (read more) Your price: $7.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough (Citizenkid) by Katie Milway Publisher Comments From the best-selling author of One Hen comes the inspiring story of one struggling farming family in Honduras and their journey to growing enough food to meet their needs. Based on the real story of farm transformation underway in Honduras and many... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $12.50 Sale - Hardcover
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A Life Like Mine by Dk Publishing Publisher Comments Profiling children from all over the globe leading their lives in different and fascinating ways, the challenges of nations both developed and developing are revealed in the stories and photographs in this special volume.... (read more) Your price: $12.99 New - Trade Paper
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We Are All Born Free Mini Edition: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures by Amnesty International Synopsis The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each... (read more) Your price: $8.95 New - Hardcover
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Forging Freedom: A True Story of Heroism During the Holocaust by Hudson Talbott Publisher Comments Jaap Penrat can't understand the Germans' hatred of his Jewish neighbors in his hometown of Amsterdam. As the restrictions multiply and the violence escalates, Jaap knows he must take action to help his friends. He begins by using his father's printing... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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It's Your World--If You Don't Like It, Change It: Activism for Teenagers by Mikki Halpin Publisher Comments You can change the world. Free Speech. Racism. The Environment. Gay Rights. Bullying and School Safety. Animal Welfare. War. Information about Safe Sex and Birth Control. Free Speech. HIV and AIDS. Women's Rights. These are the issues you care about... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Sadako (93 Edition) by Eleanor Coerr Publisher Comments Japanese legend holds that if a person who is ill makes a thousand paper cranes, the gods will grant that person's wish to be well again. Hauntingly beautiful illustrations by Caldecott-medalist Ed Young enhance the story of Sadako, a young girl dying of... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $5.00 Used - Trade Paper
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In the Laboratory (Crime Scene Science) by Barbara J. Davis Synopsis If there's one topic guaranteed to get students interested in science, it's forensics! Crime Scene Science presents all the facts readers need in a dynamic, magazine-style format. Each page is filled with fascinating photos, scintillating sidebars, and... (read more) Your price: $34.25 New - Library
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Make Someone Smile: And 40 More Ways to Be a Peaceful Person by Judy Lalli Publisher Comments This read-aloud book inspires peacemakers of all ages through role playing and modeling appropriate behavior. Lalli encourages even very young children to learn the skills of peacemaking and conflict resolution, with the aid of simple words and companion... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Beyond Bullets: A Photo Journal of Afganistan by Rafal Gerszak Publisher Comments Stunning photos reveal an Afghanistan we rarely see. Award-winning photographer Rafal Gerszak spent a year embedded with the American military in Afghanistan, where he used his camera to document everyday life in the war-torn country. While there, he... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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No! by David Mcphail Publisher Comments ONE POWERFUL WORD Standing up to bullies of all kinds in a poignant tale. The word "No" repeated three times is the only thing said in this otherwise wordless book that speaks volumes. A young boy sets out to deliver a letter and witnesses acts of war... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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