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|  | Where Did I Come from? by Peter Mayle
The classic primer for parents needing advice on explaining the facts of life has been adapted for African American families. Color illustrations throughout. AUTHOR: Peter Mayle
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Football Top 10
Description not available.A top ten record book for the ultimate football fan covers a variety of categories in the National Football League, including players, Super Bowls, coaches, and stadiums. Original.
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Dinner at Aunt Connie's House by Faith Ringgold
Nine-year-old Melody loves her family's annual visit to her Aunt Connie's house, where she gets reacquainted with her cousins, gets to go swimming, and enjoys a huge meal with the entire family. During this particular visit, Melody and her cousin explore Aunt Connie's attic and discover a series of paintings of famous African American women such as Rosa Parks, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Zora Neale Hurston. The cousins are awestruck when the paintings magically come to life and the women tell of their important contributions to society. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Faith Ringgold
PUBLISHER: Disney Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Face in the Mirror by Stephanie S. Tolan
When fifteen-year-old Jared is forced to live with the father he has never met, he joins his father`s theatrical troupe during a production of Shakespeare`s Richard III. First-time actor Jared must cope by himself with a hostile, competitive half brother who`s a television star, until he is befriended by the spirit of an old actor -- a delightful ghost who vows that Jared will become a star as well. The production -- and Jared`s performance -- seem charmed...but then Jared realizes that he and his brother have begun to enact real-life tragedy that echoes the plot of Shakespeare`s bloody play. AUTHOR: Stephanie S. Tolan
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Nicky Barr, an Australian Air Ace by Peter Dornan
True story of highly decorated Australian fighter pilot Nicky Barr. An international rugby player before war broke out, he quickly rose through the ranks to become Squadron Leader of the Desert Air Force in North Africa. He was shot down three times. Tthe third time he was taken prisoner and escaped several times from his captors. While behind enemy lines with a group of escaped commandoes he took part in operations to free prisoners. His motivation to survive was the enduring love he had for his wife Dot. Author is a Brisbane physiotherapist and author of 'The Silent Men', which is currently being made into a film. AUTHOR: Peter Dornan
PUBLISHER: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Real Deal
Michelle and Barbie stumble upon important historical artifacts while researching for an extra-credit project.
CATEGORY: General
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