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America250PA – Community Storytelling and Civic Engagement for Kids
“America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple …
America250PA – Community Storytelling and Civic Engagement for Teens
“America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple …
America250PA – Community Storytelling and Civic Engagement
“America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple …
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In the Catalog
America Celebrates
The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years
Aubre Andrus
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, America Celebrates takes young readers on an exciting journey through a timeline of influential figures, notable landmarks, and special events dating back to 1776.
From the Catalog
From Libby
The Door Is Open
Stories of Celebration and Community by 11 Desi Voices
Hena Khan
A story of community, belonging, and friendship told by South Asian authors through an interconnected anthology, based in the fictional town of Maple Grove, New Jersey, and centralized at the town community center.
From the Catalog
From Libby
Fry Bread
A Native American Family Story
Kevin Noble Maillard
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America’s 573 recognized tribes.
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From Hoopla
Happy Birthday America
Rebecca Baines
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the ultimate activity book designed to make US history exciting and interactive.
From the Catalog
On Powwow Day
Traci Sorell
Count and find colors in the unique sights and warm family atmosphere of a powwow.
From the Catalog
From Libby
Rise Up!
Powerful Protests in American History
Rachel C. Katz
This bold nonfiction picture book explores 25 moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history.
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Vote for Our Future!
Margaret McNamara
The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots.