Compilation College Sports During Covid 19 (Gbcstories Videos)
by Gbcstories Editorial Staff
Keeping the Peace (United We Stand (Paperback)) (United We Stand 9/11)
by Rich Mintzer
Details the U.S. military's immediate response and provides historical examples of how our nation's armed forces have responded to other similar events. This new series spotlights the valiant efforts, personal sacrifice, and cooperative spirit that characterize America's response to the events of September 11, 2001. Each book focuses on how organizations, professionals, and ordinary citizens responded to the September 11th national crisis, and provides historical examples of how our nation has r...
And the People Stayed Home (Family Book, Coronavirus Kids Book, Nature Book)
by Kitty O'Meara
We're Better Than This: Young Readers' Edition
by Elijah Cummings
This moving tribute to veterans and America’s fallen follows a young boy on his first trip to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor an...
Class Mobility (Class in America)
by Duchess, Ph.D. Harris and Elisabeth Herschbach
Presents facts about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that began on April 20, 2010. Photographs and text describe the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 and its effects, providing detailed illustrations of the offshore rig and discussing cleanup efforts.
The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboat of its time, but by 1995, the city didn't need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September day in 2001, something so horrible happened that the whole world shook. And a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could battle the roaring flames. In this inspiring true story, Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to li...
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit the United States. This Category 4 hurricane brought devastating winds and rain to Texas and nearby states. Descriptive, informational text takes readers through the progression of events during the hurricane and its a.
Tornadoes move at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. They can be deadly. On May 22 2011 one such tornado touched down near the town of Joplin Missouri. Readers will learn the details of the event and its aftermath in this hi/lo title. Special features such as a map and a scale help readers to understand exactly how devastating the Joplin tornado was.
Connecting the 21st Century to the Past: What Makes America America? (2000-the p (How America Became America)
by Michelle Quinby
The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuries—and at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well. The nation the world knows today was shaped by centuries of thinkers and events. But some things have not changed. The basic framework of the American nation was laid out by the Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Over the years, these have remained basically the same. The U.S. economic system has...
Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America (9781644945063)
by Duchess Harris
Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be reformed and, in some cases, abolished. Politicians at local, state, and national levels have responded in a variety of ways to these calls to action. Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America explores the government’s response to protests and policies introduced by legislators to combat police violence. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Fe...
The kids in Ms. Brandt's class create a special report on the United States of America, with each child doing research on ten states. There's a double-spread map of the whole U.S. and a page for every state jam-packed with trivia, interesting facts, handwritten captions, and jokes. At the end of the book is a map showing how the United States grew over time, a spread on the presidents and what states they hailed from, as well as a "bibliography" of books the kids used in their research. Written...
The Hunt for Bin Laden (Cornerstones of Freedom )
by Josh Gregory
This richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present.A is for Apollo TheatreL is for Liberation BookstoreU is for Uptown Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more-all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood t...
The Refugee Crisis (Special Reports)
by Duchess Harris and Elisabeth Herschbach
Political Resistance in the Current Age (Protest Movements)
by Duchess, Ph.D. Harris
Justice for George Floyd (Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America)
by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD and Tammy Gagne