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Duke Ellington, giant of jazz
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Wendie C. Old |
Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz. |
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The Groundhog Day book of facts and fun
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Wendie C. Old,Paige Billin-Frye |
Every February 2nd, people in the United States wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog living in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, will see his shadow and predict six more weeks of cold weather. But… |
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James Monroe
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Wendie C. Old |
Traces the life and career of the fifth president, whose Monroe Doctrine proclaimed opposition to further European control in the western hemisphere. |
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Louis Armstrong
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Wendie C. Old |
Explores the life and career of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era. |
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The Wright Brothers
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Wendie C. Old |
"Traces the path of the Wright Brothers as they pursued their dream of changing the world of aviation."-- |
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To Fly
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Wendie C. Old |
Traces the work that the two Wright brothers did together to develop the first machine-powered aircraft. |
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