P. O'Connell Pearson
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
It the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country s call in its time of need during World War II.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"In 1954, after the passing of Brown v Board, one county in southern Virginia chose to close its public schools rather than integrate. Those public schools stayed closed for five years. This was the reality of the people of Prince Edward County. When the affluent white population of Prince Edward County built a private school-for white children only-they left Black children and their families with very few options. Some Black children were home schooled...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corp through a close look at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (the CCC's first project) and through the personal stories and work of young men around the nation who came of age and changed their country for the better working in Roosevelt's Tree Army. -- amazon.com
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