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Marco Polo (Connais-tu? ; #3)

By Johanne Ménard. 2010

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Adventure and exploration, Biography, Adventurers and explorers, Historical biography, European history
Human-narrated audio

Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…

monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.

Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters

By Barack Obama. 2010

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History, United States history
Human-narrated audio

President Obama praises thirteen American citizens - including Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez - whose contributions…

shaped our country. Expresses hope that these heroes will inspire his daughters and all children to pursue their own unique gifts and build up our nation. Grades K-3. 2010.

Her right foot

By Dave Eggers. 2018

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History, United States history
Human-narrated audio

In this honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers investigates a seemingly small trait of America's…

most emblematic statue. What he finds is about more than history, more than art. What he finds in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation. Grades K-3. 2018.

Abraham Lincoln's Dueling Words

By Donna Janell Bowman. 2018

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United States history, Politics and government biography
Human-narrated audio

As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But in 1842, he did something so…

rascally--so downright mean--he was challenged to a duel. Lincoln needed his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his life and his career. He didn't know it at the time, but the future of this great country was at stake. Ultimately, what he referred to as the meanest thing he had ever done, taught Lincoln to be a better man.

Celebrations Around the World: The Fabulous Celebrations you Won't Want to Miss

By Katy Halford. 2019

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Customs and cultures, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio

It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all…

the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world.Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors.Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.

Holi colors

By Rina Singh. 2018

Printbraille
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Customs and cultures, Lifestyle
Human-transcribed braille
A vibrant board book that introduces little ones to the Hindu festival of Holi with a rainbow of colours. Grades P-2. 2018.
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Of thee I sing: a letter to my daughters

By Barack Obama, Loren Long. 2010

Printbraille
History, United States history
Human-transcribed braille

President Obama praises thirteen American citizens - including Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez - whose contributions…

shaped our country. Expresses hope that these heroes will inspire his daughters and all children to pursue their own unique gifts and build up our nation. Grades K-3. 2010.

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The man who made parks: the story of parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted

By Frieda Wishinsky, Song Nan Zhang. 2009

Printbraille
Arts and entertainment, Biography, Fine arts biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian history, United States history
Human-transcribed braille

When the great cities of North America were being developed, there was little thought to creating "green spaces." Frederick Law…

Olmsted combined his childhood love for nature with the structured beauty of the great parks of London and Paris to turn a neglected, swampy area into one of the most acclaimed parks in North America: Central Park in New York City. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.

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I have a dream

By Kadir Nelson, Martin Luther King Jr.. 2012

Printbraille
History, United States history
Human-transcribed braille

On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave…

one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in history. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to America's past. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2012.

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The only woman in the photo: Frances Perkins & her new deal for America

By Kathleen Krull. 2020

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Women biography, United States history, United States travel and geography
Human-narrated audio

Most people know about President FDR, but do you know the woman who created his groundbreaking New Deal? As a…

young girl, Frances Perkins was very shy and quiet. But her grandmother encouraged Frances to always challenge herself. When somebody opens a door to you, go forward. And so she did. Frances realized she had to make her voice heard, even when speaking made her uncomfortable, in order to fight injustice and build programs to protect people across the nation. So when newly-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt finally asked Frances to be the first female Secretary of Labor and help pull the nation out of the Great Depression, she knew she had to walk through that open door and forward into history. In this empowering, inspirational biography, discover how the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet led the charge to create the safety net that protects American workers and their families to this day

Anna Strong: a spy during the American revolution

By Sarah Glenn Marsh. 2020

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Historical biography, Women biography, United States history
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Anna Smith Strong (1790-1812) was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War.…

Recruited by Washington's spymaster Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American spies. General Washington placed a huge amount of trust in his spies, and Anna helped pass him important messages at great risk to herself and her family. One of her cleverer devices was to hang laundry on the line in a planned fashion so that other spies could read the "message." Had she been discovered by the British, she would have faced jail or execution. Thrilling and dramatic, Anna Strong tells the story of how one brave woman helped change the course of American history

JFK

By Jonah Winter, A. G. Ford. 2013

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Politics and government, Biography, History, United States history, Politics and government biography
Human-narrated audio

An illustrated tribute to the 35th president's White House years, published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his assassination,…

offers insight into JFK's cultural significance to everyday Americans. For grades K-3. 2013

All that trash: the story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and our problem with stuff

By Meghan McCarthy. 2018

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Science and technology, Nature, United States history, Environment, United States travel and geography, Travel and geography
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Recounts the true story of a garbage barge that didn't have a place to dock for months, because no state…

or government wanted to take New York's trash. This newsworthy event helped usher in the recycling movement. For grades K-3. 2018

What do you do with a voice like that?: the story of extraordinary congresswoman Barbara Jordan

By Chris Barton, Ekua Holmes. 2018

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Politics and government, Biography, Women biography, United States travel and geography, Politics and government biography, United States history
Human-narrated audio
Short biography of Barbara Jordan (1936-1996), whose confident voice led to her successful careers as a lawyer, politician, educator, and civil rights leader. For grades 3-6. 2018

When angels sing: the story of rock legend Carlos Santana

By Michael James Mahin, Jose Ramirez. 2018

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Music, United States history, Music biography, United States travel and geography
Human-narrated audio

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of rock legend Carlos Santana, who created a unique sound that fused American blues, rock,…

and jazz traditions with the sound of Latin American and African music. For grades K-3. 2018

Stonewall: a building, an uprising, a revolution

By Rob Sanders, Jamey Christoph. 2019

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Politics and government, History, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, United States history
Human-narrated audio

Describes the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and…

details the history of LGBTQ+ rights since the riots. For grades 2-4. 2019

Daring dozen: the twelve who walked on the moon

By Alan Marks, Suzanne Slade. 2019

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Science and technology, Adventure and exploration, United States history, Science and medicine biography
Human-narrated audio

An account of the twelve brave men who left footprints on the moon, starting with Neil Armstrong on July 20,…

1969. Reveals how the six Apollo missions that landed on the moon from 1969-72 built upon one another and led to important discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space. For grades K-3. 2019

Paper son: the inspiring story of Tyrus Wong, immigrant and artist

By Chris Sasaki, Julie Leung. 2019

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Biography, Arts and entertainment, United States history, Fine arts biography, United States travel and geography
Human-narrated audio
Short biography of animator and artist Tyrus Wong, the Chinese American immigrant responsible for bringing Disney's Bambi to life. For grades K-3. 2019

Elvis is King!

By Jonah Winter, Red Nose Studio. 2019

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Biography, Music, United States history, Music biography
Human-narrated audio

Presents the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Raised by his parents in impoverished conditions in Tupelo Mississippi, shy Elvis…

inspired others with his music and later became a cultural icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll. For grades K-3. 2019

By and by: Charles Albert Tindley, the father of gospel music

By Carole Boston Weatherford, Bryan Collier. 2020

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Biography, Religion, Poetry, Music biography, United States history, Christianity, Music
Human-narrated audio

Short, lyrical biography of Charles Tindley, a preacher and gospel music composer. Born free, young Tindley toiled in the fields…

and educated himself by reading newspapers. Years later, a composer of dozens of hymnals, his music legacy inspired the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome. For grades 2-4. 2020

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