Elliott Smith
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The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald Glover, and Zendaya transform the industry and move people's emotions. They deliver performances and create works that inspire audiences in every generation. Discover more Black entertainers and learn about their many achievements and how they continue to impact entertainment....
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Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports....
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Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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En Estados Unidos, el movimiento abolicionista existió junto con la esclavitud desde el principio. Conoce la historia del movimiento, los abolicionistas prominentes y de qué manera los abolicionistas usaron las tácticas de una retórica poderosa para dirigir la acción revolucionaria para ayudar a eliminar la esclavitud.
The abolitionist movement existed alongside slavery in the US from the beginning. Learn about the movement's history, prominent...
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El racismo y las ganancias fueron fuerzas que impulsaron el crecimiento de la esclavitud. Aprende sobre el Pasaje del Medio, el comercio triangular y las personas que continuaron luchando por el cambio después de que se prohibiera la importación de personas esclavizadas.
Racism and profit were driving forces in the growth of slavery. Learn about the Middle Passage, the triangular trade, and the people who continued fighting for change after the...
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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This title introduces readers to Bryce Harper, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his MLB career. The title also features fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Going to a hockey game? Don't leave before the handshake line. And if you're in Detroit, be sure to buy an octopus before the game. But first, hit the ice to discover the ins and outs of good sportsmanship, good fun, and good luck in hockey. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the ice and in the stands.
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La Guerra Civil comenzó después de que once estados del sur se separaran para mantener la esclavitud. Descubre de qué manera experimentaron la guerra las personas esclavizadas, desde su lucha en las primeras líneas de combate hasta que vislumbraron y obtuvieron la libertad.
The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing...
33) Inmigración, refugiados y la lucha por una vida mejor (Immigration, Refugees, and the Fight for a
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A lo largo de la historia y hasta nuestros días, las personas se han trasladado de un lugar a otro para escapar del peligro y buscar una vida mejor. Pero con frecuencia los inmigrantes y refugiados encuentran realidades hostiles en sus viajes. Conoce más sobre la inmigración y la reubicación de refugiados tanto en Estados Unidos y como en el mundo, incluidas las grandes migraciones históricas y recientes, las dificultades de la vida en un nuevo...
34) La desigualdad en los ingresos y la lucha por la distribución de la riqueza (Income Inequality an
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En Estados Unidos, la cantidad de dinero que las personas ganan por hacer el mismo trabajo no siempre es la misma. Hasta hace poco no era ilegal pagarles más a los hombres que a las mujeres por el mismo trabajo, y la historia de racismo del país ha dado origen a grandes disparidades en el acceso a la riqueza entre las personas blancas y las negras, que persisten aún en el siglo XXI. Conoce cómo se originó la desigualdad en los ingresos, por qué...
35) Davante Adams
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This exciting book provides an overview of the life and career of football star Davante Adams. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest...
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Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!
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Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!
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Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!
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YOU are fighting for equity and equal rights during the turbulent 1960s. How will you take part in this historic battle? Will you join the Freedom Riders to fight segregation on buses? Will you sit in at segregated lunch counters or join the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom? Step back in time to take part in this historic fight for equality.