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On November 24, 1971, an unidentified man hijacked an airplane that was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. He demanded $200,000 and told a flight attendant that he had weapons. After stopping in Seattle, the hijacker was given the money and he released the attendants. But he demanded that the pilots stay on-board, refuel, and fly him to Mexico City. Just thirty minutes after the plane took off, the man jumped out of the aircraft...
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America-and more specifically, voting in presidential elections. This easy-to-understand illustrated guide explains every step in the presidential election process-from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates,...
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Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"People have built walls to keep others out for thousands of years, from the Great Wall of China to Hadrian's Wall to security fences along the US-Mexico border. But did you know they've also been built to keep people in, to grow food, to control nature and to collect taxes? Sometimes they've helped people and kept communities safe, but they've also created inequity and done more harm than good. Why do we have walls at all? Walls: the Long History...
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Rise X Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
20240514
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English
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"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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In Joanna Ho’s true classic style, she creates a poetic ode that celebrates Asian American communities and their history. We Who Produce Pearls, is an anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. --from Amazon.
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