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  • SCRIP

    How the Coal Companies Impoverished Harlan County

    by Charles Edward Thomas ...
    Series series County Line Books
    In 1910, the L&N pushed its railroad into remote Harlan County, Kentucky, opening access to billions of tons of coal, the fuel that ran everything during the Industrial Revolution. Coal did it all. Streetlights from coal gas, coke for the steel mills, power for the new national electrical grid.The country's richest men and largest corporation rushed in—Ford Motor Company, US Steel, Chicago Edison, ... Read more

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  • Who Is Barack Obama?

    by Roberta Edwards, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by John O'Brien ...
    Series series Who Was?
    As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President. ... Read more

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  • Rising Tide

    The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America

    by John M. Barry ...
    A New York Times Notable Book of the YearWinner of the Southern Book Critics Circle Award and the Lillian Smith AwardA sweeping account of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and the devastating disaster that reshaped American politics, accelerated the Great Migration, and exposed the South’s deep racial and economic inequalities.An American epic of science, politics, race, honor, high society, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • The Devil Is Here in These Hills

    West Virginia's Coal Miners and Their Battle for Freedom

    by James Green ...
    "The most comprehensive and comprehendible history of the West Virginia Coal War I've ever read." —John Sayles, writer and director of MatewanOn September 1, 1912, the largest, most protracted, and deadliest working-class uprising in American history was waged in West Virginia. On one side were powerful corporations whose millions bought armed guards and political influence. On the other side were ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Run

    Book One

    by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin ...
    Run**, Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic Memoir, is an essential graphic novel, whether for the home or the classroom. First you march, then you run. From the #1 bestselling, award-winning team behind** March.This follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series March is the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the ... Read more

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  • Let the Children March

    by Monica Clark-Robinson ...
    Illustrated by Frank Morrison ...
    This powerful picture book introduces young readers to a key event in the struggle for Civil Rights. Winner, Coretta Scott King Honor Award.In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, ... Read more

    $15.49 USD

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  • What Was the March on Washington?

    by Kathleen Krull, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Tim Tomkinson ...
    Series series What Was?
    On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life! ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • They Say in Harlan County

    An Oral History

    by Alessandro Portelli ...
    Series series Oxford Oral History Series
    Made famous in the 1976 documentary Harlan County USA, this pocket of Appalachian coal country has been home to generations of miners--and to some of the most bitter labor battles of the 20th century. It has also produced a rich tradition of protest songs and a wealth of fascinating culture and custom that has remained largely undiscovered by outsiders, until now. They Say in Harlan County is not ... Read more

    $37.79 USD

  • The Invisible Government

    by Dan Smoot ...
    Dan Smoot's "Invisible Government" deals with "The Council on Foreign Relations" founded by Edward Mandel House, one of the Dullers brothers and others devoted to bringing socialism to the United States. In this book, Smoot reveals how the government controls the national media so effectively that vital news seldom reaches the populace at large. For instance, newsmen such as Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.

    An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

    by Christine Platt ...
    Discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr.—a story about standing up for civil rights for kids ages 6 to 9Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most important civil rights leaders in America by fighting for equality for Black people. Before he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests, Martin was a dedicated, smart kid who loved to learn. He challenged racism and overcame ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • My Uncle Martin's Words for America

    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference

    by Angela Farris Watkins ...
    Illustrated by Eric Velasquez ...
    In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.—told from the perspective of his niece, Angela—readers learn how King used words of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans’ civil rights. The book focuses on words and phrases from King’s speeches, such as justice, freedom and equality. Angela Farris Watkins, PhD demonstrates the importance of her uncle’s language in ... Read more

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  • Breaker Boys

    How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor

    by Michael Burgan ...
    Series series Captured History
    Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous conditions. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six days a week all for as little as 45 cents a day. Child labor was common in the United States in the 19th century. It took the compelling, heart breaking photographs of Lewis Hine and others to bring the ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus