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Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Written by
Andrea Davis Pinkney
and Illustrated by
Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel. Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also sent their praises soaring. Mahalia's voice was brass-and-butter - strong and smooth at the same time.
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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Written by
Lauren Tarshis
The year is 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie,have fled the farm where they have been...
2nd - 5th
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Hey Charleston!: The True Story of the Jenkins Orphanage Band
Written by
Anne F. Rockwell
and Illustrated by
Colin Bootman
What happened when a former slave took beat-up old instruments and gave them to a bunch of orphans...
2nd - 5th
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The Matchlock Gun
Written by
Walter Edmonds
and Illustrated by
Paul Lantz
The year was 1756, and New York State was still a colony. Residents were often subjected to raids...
2nd - 5th
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Hand in Hand: An American History Through Poetry
Written by
Lee Bennett Hopkins
and Illustrated by
Peter M. Fiore
This anthology presents American history through poems from a diverse group of writers.
K - 7th