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1) Bronislaw Huberman: From Child Prodigy to Hero, the Violinist Who Saved Jewish Musicians From the Ho
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Bronislaw Huberman was a child prodigy who played his violin before kings and queens. As an adult, he became one of the greatest violinists in the world. And then came the horrors of Nazi Germany and the violence and hatred towards the Jews of Europe. The time period was 1933 – 36. Huberman decided he needed to save his fellow Jews in Europe. He witnessed Jewish musicians losing their jobs. He saw their desperate state. So he took action, using...
2) Ava DuVernay
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Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker, the first African American woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights for justice. This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more...
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Father and son Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are groundbreaking moviemakers. They created unique films about Black Americans that changed the course of cinematic history. This book explores their lives and their fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers...
4) Spike Lee
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Spike Lee is a groundbreaking moviemaker and Academy Award winner. While tackling important issues, he's helped change the way Black stories are told on film and inspired future generations of filmmakers. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more...
5) Julie Dash
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Julie Dash is a groundbreaking moviemaker. She was the first Black woman to have her movie shown in theaters across the United States, breaking racial and gender boundaries This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers...
6) Jordan Peele
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Jordan Peele is a groundbreaking moviemaker and the first Black screenwriter to win an Academy Award. His unique horror films explore important issues while drawing huge crowds. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers...
7) Lizzo
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Lizzo explores how Lizzo has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts. Author/Illustrator...
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Oscar Micheaux is a groundbreaking moviemaker. He wrote, produced, and directed 44 movies at a time when Black Americans faced extreme racism. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents For more than 100 years, Black filmmakers have made incredible contributions...
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Aretha Franklin explores how Aretha Franklin made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of...
10) Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix explores how Jimi Hendrix made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts....
11) Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella Fitzgerald explores how Ella Fitzgerald made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of...
12) Kendrick Lamar
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Kendrick Lamar explores how Kendrick Lamar has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of...
13) Muddy Waters
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Muddy Waters explores how Muddy Waters made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts....
15) Kamala Harris
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"Describes the life and career of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, including her early life, career as a prosecutor and California's attorney general, time in the U.S. Senate, and 2020 presidential campaign. Includes fun facts as well as a "Making an Impact" special feature"--
16) Ilhan Omar
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"Describes the life and career of US representative Ilhan Omar, including her early life, career in the Minnesota House, and election to the US House of Representatives. Includes fun facts and a "Deeper Look" special feature"--
18) Jacques Cartier
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[2002]
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Presents an account of Cartier's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.
19) Henry Hudson
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[2001]
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A biography of the English explorer and sea captain who explored three North American waterways later named for him--the Hudson River, Hudson Bay, and Hudson Strait.
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