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  The Real History of the...

  Ngeri Nnachi

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  There is more to the history of the railroads than connecting the eastern United States to the western ones. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how workers protested for better treatment.
   
  Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In Left Out of History, explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring previously buried history to light.
  
  Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

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  Frederick Douglass - The Right...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass was separated from his mother during infancy, then taken from his grandparents at the age of six to serve at the “Great House” on the Wye Plantation in Maryland. He never imagined the cruelties he would witness or the indignities of his family being treated like cattle to be sold, divided, and scattered far and wide. Escaping from slavery, Frederick Douglass became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in America, the greatest orator of his day, an influential newspaper publisher, writer, and statesman, and the most important African American of the nineteenth century (1818–1895).

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  Hanukkah

  Rebecca Sabelko

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  We light the menorah and play dreidel. It is Hanukkah! This beginning title introduces young readers to the Jewish Festival of Light. Simple, predictable text and crisp photos tell about what the holiday honors, when it takes place, and how people celebrate today. A special feature reinforces the text, while a photo glossary aids with unfamiliar words. This supportive introduction is perfect for students who are just starting to read independently.

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  Call of the Wild The (Unabridged...

  JackLondon London

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  Unleash the thrill of Jack London's timeless classic, "The Call of the Wild" - now in an unabridged audiobook edition that promises an immersive auditory experience. Dive into the harsh, untamed wilderness of the Klondike Gold Rush era, with the crisp and clear voice narration guiding you through each twist and turn.Every word is carefully enunciated, every pause meticulously timed, making this version as loyal to the original text as it is to the sounds of nature that it aims to replicate. Our narrator's performance brings London's vivid and vibrant characters to life, turning this journey into a multi-dimensional experience.This tale centers around Buck, a domesticated dog taken from his comfortable life and thrust into a world where only the fittest survive. Buck's compelling transformation from a pampered pet to a fierce, masterful creature of the wild is a story that strikes deep into the heart of our own primal instincts.The clear voice and precise delivery enhance the vivid descriptions of London's rugged landscape, making the listener feel as though they too are braving the merciless Klondike winters. This audiobook encapsulates the wild spirit of London's original work, promising not only an enjoyable listen but a profound, life-affirming adventure.Immerse yourself in "The Call of the Wild (Unabridged Version)" and rediscover why it remains one of the most influential works in American literature. Let the call of the wild beckon you into an unforgettable journey that explores the depths of human nature and the raw power of instinct.

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  Rain for the Healed Soul

  Cheng’en Wu

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  The pilgrims encountered Fengxian County where people had been suffering drought for three years. The county magistrate issued a notice to recruit masters to summon rain. The monkey accepted the challenge and asked a dragon king for help, but the latter dared not help without an order from the Jade Emperor. Then the monkey went to the Jade Emperor but was told that the magistrate had offended Heaven, so the county would have no rain until a mountain of rice, a mountain of flour, and a gold lock collapsed. The news dispirited the monkey until deities told him that kindness was a mighty power that could destroythe mountains and break the lock. The monkey returned to the mortal world and instructed the magistrate to heal his soul. The rice and flour mountains and the gold lock collapsed immediately. The Jade Emperor then ordered the deities of rain, clouds, and wind to deliver rain to Fengxian County, driving away the prolonged drought.

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  The Blonde From Barsoom - When...

  Robert F. Young

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  Harold Worthington Smith has always believed his imagination was his greatest strength. Rejection slips pile up, editors criticize his work, and real life offers little comfort—but none of that matters when he sits at his typewriter and steps into the heroic worlds he creates. This time, however, the escape goes too far. The imagined Martian battlefield doesn’t fade when the typing stops, and Harold discovers that he is no longer merely inventing danger—he is living inside it. 
  As pursuit closes in and familiar plot devices begin to feel dangerously thin, Harold faces an unsettling problem. The rules that once made his stories convenient are now the only things keeping him alive. Each choice pulls him deeper into a narrative he never finished, where the line between author and character has collapsed and every delay risks becoming permanent. 
  “The Blonde From Barsoom” is playful, sharp, and quietly ruthless in its humor. It skewers romantic adventure fiction while delivering a clever meditation on creative wish fulfillment and the seductive danger of rewriting reality to suit your desires. What begins as parody becomes a pressure cooker, forcing its protagonist to confront whether fantasy is truly an escape—or simply another kind of trap. 
  Robert F. Young was a prolific short-story writer whose work appeared frequently in magazines such as Fantastic Universe, Amazing Stories, and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Known for his wit and inventive premises, Young often blended humor with speculative ideas that turned inward, examining writers, dreams, and constructed realities. “The Blonde From Barsoom” stands as one of his most self-aware and enduring stories, capturing both the allure and the cost of living inside one’s imagination.

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