Rebecca Felix
81) The Southeast
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Investigates the Southeast region, including the wetlands and swamps, civil rights, and Cajun food. The Regions of the U.S.A. series introduces young readers to the five regions of the United States with information on geography, history, government, economy, and culture. These five titles enhance readers' understanding of each region through lively text, fast facts, and appealing images and maps.
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This title unwraps the life of Panda Express founder Peggy Cherng! Readers will follow Cherng's journey from her early work as an electrical engineer to establishing a nation-wide chain of restaurants with her husband Andrew. A timeline, fast facts, infographics, a glossary, an index and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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"This title explores the life and career of Chance the Rapper. Learn about Chance's childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start and his rise to fame. Dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-scenes look at this popular rapper."--Amazon website.
87) The Southwest
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Travels the Southwest region, including the deserts and canyons, rodeos, and Native cultures. The Regions of the U.S.A. series introduces young readers to the five regions of the United States with information on geography, history, government, economy, and culture. These five titles enhance readers' understanding of each region through lively text, fast facts, and appealing images and maps.
88) The West
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Explores the West region, including the mountain ranges and redwood forest, the Wild West, and diverse culture. The Regions of the U.S.A. series introduces young readers to the five regions of the United States with information on geography, history, government, economy, and culture. These five titles enhance readers' understanding of each region through lively text, fast facts, and appealing images and maps.
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This title examines an important historic event-the civil rights efforts in Mississippi during the summer of 1964, known today as Freedom Summer. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the work of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in leading voter registration efforts and improving education in the state. Also examined are the murders of civil rights workers and the hate crimes they faced, considered in the social context of segregation....
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Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
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[2023]
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"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in woodworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of woodworking, woodworking tools and techniques, woodworking career paths, and highlights of successful woodworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice woodworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned."--from Amazon.com.