J. P Miller
1) Major Taylor
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"In this illustrated biography, elementary-aged readers will learn about the early life and greatest accomplishments of an important African American leader in the field of genealogy, Henry Louis Gates Jr."--Amazon.com.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bayard learned from an early how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important civil rights events in American history.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Shirley knew that the world needed change. She began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could improve the lives of people all over the United States! Her work took her all the way to the presidental campaign trail.
7) Juneteenth
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Juneteenth, including when, where, and who first celebrated Emancipation Day, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, and how African American people around the United States celebrate independence today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind this important holiday that freed enslaved people....
10) Tradespeople
Author
Language
English
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Description
This book teaches young readers about the many duties performed by tradespeople in the U.S. military. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension. After-reading questions and an activity are also provided.
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Language
English
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Description
"This book teaches young readers about the many duties that service providers perform in the U.S. military. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension. After-reading questions and an activity are also provided"--OCLC.
12) Gabby Douglas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Series
Language
English
Description
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS: Having special sets of skills is a huge part of having a working military, and many jobs require years of education on top of military training. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!
CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!
BENEFITS: Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear,...
14) Combat Experts
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
COMBAT EXPERTS: Combat is a big part of the military, but it's more than just fighting on the front lines. There are many careers in the United States military that put experts at the heart of battles. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!
CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!
INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest...
15) Georgia Gilmore
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Alternate transportation was provided to walkers, during the Montgomery Bus Boycott to ensure its success. No one imagined the cost of such an undertaking. Georgia Gilmore unselfishly came to the rescue. This nonfiction biography is the story of how one woman used her gift of cooking to help fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
16) Charlotta Bass
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American educator, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist, Charlotta Bass"--OCLC.
17) Wendell Scott
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Explore the . . . life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series"--Provided by publisher.
18) Leland Melvin
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.
19) Jackie Ormes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An overview of the life and achievements of Jackie Ormes that discusses her childhood, move to Chicago, political views, social circle, success as a commercial artist and cartoonist, popular comics, the Patty-Jo doll, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more"--