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1) Texas
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"From hiking in Big Bend National Park to learning the history of the Alamo, there's lots to see and do in Texas! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Texas special."--Amazon.com.
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"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all.""--
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone celebrates...
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"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
9) Juneteenth
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth Reading for Kids
OBD Juneteenth (June) - Youth
Sizzling Summer Reads - ROD Children's
Juneteenth Reading for Kids
OBD Juneteenth (June) - Youth
Sizzling Summer Reads - ROD Children's
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has...
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"Juneteenth is usually celebrated on June 19. It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops swept into Galveston, Texas, and told the elated slaves there that they were free. This accessible volume delves into the American Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the events that led to this special holiday for African Americans and everyone who celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Carefully chosen photographs reflect this special...
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Summer Reading Challenge 2023 (Middle Grades)
Women's History Month (teens)
Women's History Month 2024
Women's History Month (teens)
Women's History Month 2024
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"Julissa Arce explores her days in Mexico separated from her parents and her daily fears while growing up undocumented in Texas"--
18) Texas
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"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Texas."--Provided by publisher.
19) Texas
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"Texas is a huge state that features mountains in the west, coastline in the east, and just about everything in between! Readers can learn about the history, culture, people, and wildlife of the Lone Star State with this fact\-filled title. Features examine important historical events, introduce native peoples, profile a famous Texan, and invite readers to try out a favorite recipe. Pull on your cowboy boots and get ready for a trip to Texas!"--
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