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Hillary Rodham Clinton: A Woman Living History
Active in politics from a young age, Hillary Clinton has maintained her commitment to public service while serving as First Lady of Arkansas and of the U.S, and as New York Senator and U.S. Secretary of State. Blumenthal presents an honest, well-rounded a- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781250115119
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In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives
In a clear-eyed, well-researched work, Davis looks at the relationship between five enslaved persons and the former presidents who considered them property. In weaving together the story of these lives, Davis explains the contradiction between America's f- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781627793117
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Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
Bushido, or samurai culture, has been widely explored in film and literature; here, its origins are presented for a teen audience with the tale of the "ultimate samurai," Minamoto Yoshitsune. A fast-paced and unexpectedly funny tale filled with family feu- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781580895842
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This Land is Our Land: A History of American Immigration
Immigrants arriving in the U.S. have, more often than not, been met with suspicion, anger, and prejudice. Opponents of immigration argue that immigrants take jobs away from U.S. citizens, don't deserve to be here, and should be sent back to where they cam- Nonfiction
- Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults 2017
- ISBN: 9781419716607