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Karen Blumenthal
Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women.
Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to FreedomCarole Boston WeatherfordA Newbery Honor BookIn a moving, lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom, a New York Times best-selling author and an acclaimed artist follow the life of a man who courageously shipped himself out of slavery.Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be known as Box, he “entered…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Sporting ChanceLori AlexanderDiscover the origins of the Paralympics and the man who changed lives through sports.Nine to TwelveLexile 960LATOS 6.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Negro’s Baseball LeaguesHenderson, Leah; Illustrated by George DoutsiopoulosMamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her skin.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details