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Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

Paperback:

9780152018924 | Reprint edition (Houghton Mifflin, August 1, 1998), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

School and Library:

9780152004170 | Houghton Mifflin, December 1, 1994, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

Prebinding:

9780613099417 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $17.20 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

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A young reader's portrait of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey considers what the young Alvin might have thought and said and interposes facts about his life and dance theater. Reprint. PW. H. C.

Hardcover:

9781562824136 | 1 edition (Hyperion, October 1, 1993), cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Paperback:

9780786810772 | Disney Pr, September 1, 1995, cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Library:

9781562824143 | 1 edition (Hyperion, October 1, 1993), cover price $13.99 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Reinforced:

9780606089821 | Demco Media, September 1, 1995, cover price $14.70 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

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Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

Paperback:

9780786811250 | Reprint edition (Hyperion, September 1, 1996), cover price $4.50 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

School and Library:

9780688128326 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1995, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only black student at her new school

Reinforced:

9780606114691 | Reprint edition (Demco Media, September 1, 1996), cover price $10.55 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

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An African-American baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special, in a sturdy toddler-sized board book that comes complete with a mylar mirror and encourages children to explore their own faces. For children under three.

Hardcover:

9780152006433 | Board book edition (Houghton Mifflin, April 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Encourages children to explore their own faces, as an African American baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special

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Small children discover a host of delectable foods and learn about their senses in a colorful, mouth-watering board book that follows the preparation of a delicious family meal. For children under three.

Hardcover:

9780152006402 | Board book edition (Houghton Mifflin, February 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Young readers discover different types of food and learn about their senses in a book that follows the preparation of a family meal

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Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood.
By Nneka Bennett (illustrator) and Andrea Davis Pinkney

Paperback:

9780618062102, titled "Solo Girl: Theme Paperbacks Challenge Level Theme 3 Grade 2 Solo Girl" | Houghton Mifflin School, September 11, 2000, cover price $12.80
9780786812165 | Disney Pr, April 1, 1997, cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood.

School and Library:

9780786812769 | Hyperion, April 1, 1997, cover price $3.95 | also contains Solo Girl

Library:

9780786822652 | Disney Pr, April 1, 1997, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood

Reinforced:

9780606340717 | Demco Media, April 1, 1997, cover price $12.45 | About this edition: Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood

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Featuring the children introduced in I Smell Honey a young girl stomps her feet and claps her hands to entertain her baby brother, until he finally gets up and joins her.

Hardcover:

9780152006310 | Board book edition (Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: An African American girl shows her little brother how she dances

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Featuring the same family introduced in Pretty Brown Face, a young boy discovers the shekere, a popular African percussion instrument, and learns he can make music by rolling, tapping, and shaking it.

Hardcover:

9780152006327 | Board book edition (Harcourt Childrens Books, September 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: A mother and her young children enjoy playing with an African insturment called the shekere.

Hardcover:

9780152021764 | Board book edition (Harcourt Childrens Books, August 1, 1998), cover price $25.80

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Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values

Hardcover:

9780803712928 | Dial Books for Young Readers, October 1, 1993, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values

Paperback:

9780140564280 | Reprint edition (Puffin, October 1, 1998), cover price $5.99 | About this edition: Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values

Library:

9780803712935 | Dial Books for Young Readers, October 1, 1993, cover price $14.89 | About this edition: Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values

Reinforced:

9780606156998 | Demco Media, January 1, 1999, cover price $13.53 | About this edition: Describes the origins and practices of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival during which people of African descent rejoice in their ancestral values

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Provides a look at the black West through this informative biography of history's most famous black rodeo rider. Reprint. K.

Paperback:

9780152021030 | Reprint edition (Houghton Mifflin, November 1, 1999), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

School and Library:

9780152001001 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1996, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

Reinforced:

9780606173568 | Demco Media, September 1, 1999, cover price $14.75 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

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Young readers will rejoice in a vibrant collection of classic poems compiled to create a stunning tribute to one of the premier Black poets of all time.
By Ashley Bryan (illustrator), Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jan Spivey Gilchrist (illustrator), J. Brian Pinkney (illustrator) and Faith Ringgold (illustrator)

Hardcover:

9780786804641 | Hyperion, September 1, 1999, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: An illustrated collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar, including 'A Boy's Summer Song,' 'The Sparrow,' and 'Little Brown Baby'

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A fascinating new series makes history come alive as Lettie, a 12-year-old slave living on a plantation in South Carolina, begins corresponding with Abraham Lincoln and continually implores him to free the slaves, and soon President Lincoln, overcome with conscience, drafts the Emancipation Proclamation. 25,000 first printing.

Hardcover:

9781890817602 | Winslow Pr, May 1, 2001, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: A fictional correspondence between President Abraham Lincoln and a twelve-year-old slave girl that discusses his decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Hardcover:

9780874999839 | Har/cas edition (Live Oak Media, September 1, 2001), cover price $25.95

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780874999488 | Unabridged edition (Live Oak Media, November 1, 2002), cover price $18.95

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The best part of Christmas is sharing Mim's yummy jam together as a family, but this year, Saraleen and Royce are not looking forward to Christmas since their father won't be home, but when they send him a special gift, a wonderful holiday miracle occurs, in a tale accompanied by a recipe for Mim's Christmas jam. 12,000 first printing.

School and Library:

9780152019181 | Houghton Mifflin, October 1, 2001, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: When Pap goes away to build the New York City subway in 1915, his family sends him Mother's special jam which works magic in returning him home to celebrate Christmas.

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When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

Hardcover:

9780786807666 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2003, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

Library:

9780786826148 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2003, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

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Peggony-Po, a sailor boy who was carved from a piece of driftwood and came to life, sets out to take revenge on Cetus, the biggest, meanest whale of them all who nearly took his father Galleon's life. 50,000 first printing.

School and Library:

9780786819584 | Jump at the Sun, April 1, 2006, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Peggony-Po, carved out of wood by his father, a one-legged whaler, determines to catch the huge whale that ate his father's leg.

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A vibrant picture book by an award-winning husband and wife team pays homage to a legendary African-American jazz composer who, in his heyday, performed at the prestigious Cotton Club in Harlem and even at Carnegie Hall. A Caldecott Honor Book & Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Reprint.

Prebinding:

9781435202375 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, May 15, 2007), cover price $14.99 | also contains Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra | About this edition: A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category
9781417728831 | Reprint edition (Turtleback Books, January 1, 2007), cover price $16.00 | About this edition: A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.

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In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Hardcover:

9780786804399 | Hyperion, September 1, 1999, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Paperback:

9780786753642 | Argo-Navis, October 21, 2012, cover price $17.99
9780786815692 | Jump at the Sun, April 1, 2001, cover price $5.99 | About this edition: In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780788747212 | Unabridged edition (Recorded Books, June 1, 2001), cover price $48.00

Library:

9780786823888 | Hyperion, September 1, 1999, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Reinforced:

9780606214346 | Demco Media, February 1, 2002, cover price $14.55 | About this edition: In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

Prebinding:

9781435286559 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, May 22, 2008), cover price $14.99
9780613624251 | Turtleback Books, July 1, 2003, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: In 1862 eleven-year-old Summer and her thirteen-year-old brother Rosco take turns describing how life on the quiet Virginia plantation where they are slaves is affected by the Civil War.

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Hardcover:

9780060821180 | Greenwillow, October 1, 2008, cover price $16.99

Library:

9780060821197 | Greenwillow, October 1, 2008, cover price $17.89

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'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Hardcover:

9780786805686 | 1 edition (Hyperion, April 1, 2002), cover price $16.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Paperback:

9780786814169 | Reprint edition (Jump at the Sun, January 1, 2007), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Library:

9780786824939 | 1 edition (Hyperion, April 1, 2002), cover price $17.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Prebinding:

9781439591604 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, April 9, 2009), cover price $14.99

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School and Library:

9780316070164 | 1 edition (Little Brown & Co, February 3, 2010), cover price $17.99

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Cutie LaRue is the perfect child except when her exhausted parents try to put her to bed, but finally they discover the Night Owl, a toy that carries Cutie on an enchanted journey to dreamland.

School and Library:

9780152025441 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 2004, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Cutie LaRue is perfect in nearly every way, but her sleeplessness causes problems for her parents until they send for a new toy that introduces Cutie to the Dreamland Nightclub.

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