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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

By Traci Sorell

Twelve Native American school children present aspects of Native American history, specifically the detrimental affect of treaties with the U.S. goverment.  The refrain “We are still here!” reflects the communities’ resilience and a call for recognition and acknowledgement in modern America.

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The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History

By Jennifer Armstrong

Short non-fiction stories of both well-known and obscure people and events from American history

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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln

By Marissa Moss

Picture book biography of Allan Pinkerton, the first detective at the Chicago Police Department, featuring an episode of his preventing an early assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln during his inaugural train ride from Springfield, IL to Washington DC.

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Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

By Carole Boston Weatherford

Picture book biography in verse of life of Henry “Box” Brown, an African American slave who mailed himself to freedom. With back matter.

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Jessie Benton Fremont: California Pioneer

By Marguerite Higgins

Fictionalized life of John C. Fremont’s wife, daughter of a prominent senator, supporter of her explorer husband, and editor of his field notes.

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