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Published to coincide with African-American History Month, here is the stirring, award-winning biography of Sojourner Truth--preacher, abolitionist, and activist for the rights of African-Americans and women. "A rich profile".--School Library Journal. A 1993 Coretta Scott King Honor Book.

A look at the various customs and dress of the Colonial age.

How King Caspian sailed through magic waters to the End of the World.

For use in schools and libraries only. Answers questions about the background of the Underground Railroad, explains what it was like to be a slave, and describes the hardships faced by fugitive slaves.

Bouncy rhymes makes this lively story about coping with chicken pox one that children will love to read long after their itches are gone. Full color.

A Queen of Summer is going to be crowned on Hill Street. Betsy and Tacy want Tib to be queen, for she looks just like a princess. Yet Betsy's older sister, Julia, has other ideas. To get votes for the election, Betsy, Tacy, and Tib go over the Big Hill to Little Syria. There the three girls make a new friend and find a way to choose a queen. Illustrations.

In this sequel to the popular "Edward the Emu", Edward and his mate, Edwina, are the proud parents of 10 little emu chicks. "Don't get depressed. I'll find a job, you stay on the nest", says Edwina to her stunned mate. And so Edwina sets out to find work in this lighthearted offering from Down Under. Full color.

Bursting with color and spirit, this collection of Latin-American songs is a tribute to Latino culture. From traditional tunes to rhymes and hand games, "De Colores" has songs for all occasions and moods. Each is accompanied by a simple musical arrangement, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Full color.

Before Wilma was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg and doctors said she'd never walk. But Wilma refused to believe that, and eventually won Olympic titles and became the first American woman to earn three gold medals. Full-color illustrations.

First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of young Harold, whose purple crayon and his imagination take him on wonderful adventures. Full color.

A master of ingenious collages, (Keats) has made brilliant variegated pictures".--"The Horn Book". Full color.

From the award-winning author of "Babe: The Gallant Pig" comes the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse. Because of his diminutive size, Wolfgang is nicknamed "Wolf" by his teasing brothers and sisters, and soon sings and composes his way into the heart of his housemate, Mrs. Honeybee.

When dozens of children in a remote Alaska contract diphtheria, Balto the Siberian husky leads a dog-sled team hundreds of miles through a blinding snowstorm to find help. Based on a true story. B&W, illustrations.

With bounding glee, Steven Kellogg brings to life the legend of Paul Bunyan. Together with his blue ox Babe and his crew, Paul Bunyan fights the wild Gumberoos, digs out the Great Lakes and gouges out the Grand Canyon. "Paul Bunyan and Steven Kellogg--a splendid pair indeed!"--"Booklist". Full-color illus.

Rosie the hen goes for a walk and inadvertently foils successive attempts on her life by a predatory fox. Brightly colored, amusingly stylized pictures and simple, tongue-in-bill story."--"School Library Journal, " starred review. ALA Notable Children's Book, "School Library Journal" Best of the Best. Full-color illustrations.

For use in schools and libraries only. Miles teams up with three other musicians to form the Swamp Band, in a tale inspired by an American folksong.

Many children love cats, and there is so much to know about America's most popular pet. Why do they meow, hiss, and purr? Why do they have whiskers, tails, and claws? Beginning readers can find out the answers to those questions and many more in this fun, fact-packed book filled with colorful feline photos and drawings.

A young Indian boy carves a canoe and travels through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The text and pictures provide an excellent geographical and historical picture of the region. Caldecott Honor Book.

First introduced in 1958 in "Danny and the Dinosaur", and the recent stars of"Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!", the popular pair is back in a bookthat is sure to please beginning readers and happy campers alike.

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