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Saving Lady Liberty: Joseph Pulitzer’s Fight for the Statue of Liberty
Although biographies about Pulitzer aren’t likely to fly off the shelf, this one is a good jumping-off point for discussions of civic responsibility and philanthropy. A solid, if somewhat additional, purchase for most libraries.
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Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane
This inspiring work shines a light on a lesser-known inventor who was the first woman to design an airplane. An excellent purchase for public and elementary school biography collections.
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Fight of the Century: Alice Paul Battles Woodrow Wilson for the Vote
This title, especially with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment approaching, is likely to be a favorite for children interested in history and activism, as well as educators. A suggested purchase for all collections.
Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights
An important story beautifully told.
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Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car
Fun and informative for fans of American history and innovation, this book shares the story of Ford’s lesser-known soybean pursuits.
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The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in our Food and Drugs
With detailed descriptions of revolting food-production standards and dangerously uncontrolled medications, Jarrow captivates readers with a history of food and drug regulation. Recommended for nonfiction readers and anyone interested in what they are eating.
Accused!: The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment
This masterly account of an egregious episode in American history is (and will remain) vital reading. An essential acquisition.
Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner
Harrington and Taylor have rescued a worthy scientist from obscurity. Recommended for all libraries serving this grade range.
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Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns the Heartland into a Home
An excellent introduction to the ideas behind Wright’s architecture. Use with K.L. Going’s The Shape of the World and Lynda Waggoner’s Fallingwater to learn more about the man who has been called America’s greatest architect