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ISBN
0590459139 Black Eagles : African Americans in Aviation
By Jim Haskins
Scholastic, Copyright 1997
Classroom Library –
CL7
Lexile Level: 1070L
Dewey: 629.1308996
Pages: 196
Annotation:
Since
the early days of American aviation, racist attitudes have forced
African Americans to go to extreme lengths to earn their wings. This
engrossing account shares their historic history from the first days
of flight to the space program
National Standards:
National Standards:
National Council of Teachers of English: Evaluation Strategies –
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret,
evaluate and appreciate texts.
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ISBN 0141309814
Hero and the Crown, The
By Robin McKinley
Puffin, Copyright 2000
Classroom Library –
CL7
Lexile Level: 1120L
Dewey: Fic
Pages: 240
Annotation:
The
daughter of Damar's king, Aerin, has never been accepted as royalty
because of people who say her mother was a witch who bewitched the
king, then died in despair when she did not bear a son. But with the
guidance of the wizard Luthe and the help of the Blue Sword, Aerin
wins the birthright due her as the daughter of the Damarian king. A
1985 Newbery Medal Winner.
National Standards:
National Council of Teachers of English: Evaluation Strategies –
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret,
evaluate and appreciate texts.
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ISBN
0395518482
Lincoln : A
Photobiography
By Russell Freedman
Clarion, Copyright
1989
Classroom Library –
CL7
Lexile Level:
1090L
Dewey: 769.50
Pages: 160
Annotation:
A description of the boyhood, marriage, and young
professional life of Abraham Lincoln includes his presidential years
and also reflects on the latest scholarly thoughts about our Civil
War president. This 1988 Newbery Medal Book tells the story of
Abraham Lincoln with photographs and prints, providing a vivid look
at the life and times of one of the nation's great leaders.
National Standards:
National Council of Teachers of English: Evaluation Strategies –
Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret,
evaluate and appreciate texts.
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