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|  | One More River to Cross by James Haskins
Brief biographies of 12 African Americans who achieved greatness in their fields. Readers will learn about Madame C.J. Walker, the first American woman to become a millionaire, Ronald McNair, the astronaut who died aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, and scientist Charles Drew. Illustrated with b&w photographs. AUTHOR: James Haskins
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Ordinary Children, Extraordinary Teachers by Marva Collins
A collection of talks and writings by superteacher Marva Collins, which will greatly enhance the abilities of anyone working with children to duplicate her stellar results. AUTHOR: Marva Collins
PUBLISHER: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Farming by Gail Gibbons
A nonfiction picture book account of what it is like to live on a farm. The many chores and activities of farm life are presented in text and color illustrations that follow one farm's year from spring to winter. AUTHOR: Gail Gibbons
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brooks
As a foreign correspondent covering the Middle East for the Wall Street Journal, Brooks examined the attitudes of Muslim women toward a society that many Western feminists consider oppressive. Donning the hijab, the black veil, Brooks sought to enter the world of Islamic women--in Egypt, Iran, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the occupied territories--to report on topics such as dress codes, polygamy, belly dancing, as well as specific events like the Saudi women's revolt over their government's ban on women driving. AUTHOR: Geraldine Brooks
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Art of Deception by Nicholas Capaldi
You, too, can learn how to win an argument, defend your case, recognize faulty reasoning, see through deceptive ploys, persuade skeptics, and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Using examples from everyday life, Dr. Capaldi shows how critical thinking can work for you! AUTHOR: Nicholas Capaldi
PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Littles Go Exploring by John Peterson, Roberta C. Clark
The Littles venture into the land beyond the Dark Woods, an area unknown to small people. Reissue to celebrate the Littles' 25th anniversary. AUTHOR: John Peterson, Roberta C. Clark
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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