Freedom's Promise
Freedom's Promise

Author: Elizabeth Regosin

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0813920957

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Rogosin (history, St. Lawrence U.) uses the Civil War pension system as a rich source of documentation for enhanced understanding of how ex-slaves made the transition from slavery to freedom. She uses personal histories and pension narratives to show how former slaves negotiated the system, constructing and communicating their familial relationships for the bureaucracy in order to quality for the Union veteran benefits that were their entitlement. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Freedom's Promise
Freedom's Promise

Author: Dianna Crawford

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780842319164

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After completing her years of servitude to a dairy farmer in North Carolina, Annie McGregor hears about lke Reardon, who's looking for settlers to accompany him across the mountains to Tennessee. Could this be the answer to her prayer for freedom?

An American Tale of Freedom's Promise
An American Tale of Freedom's Promise

Author: Patrick Michael McFadden

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578825205

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Historical Fiction Novel about the struggle for American Liberty from the British Empire, covering the early years of the Revolutionary War surrounding the Declaration of Independence in 1776, as told via the story of spies and soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

The Making of Motown
The Making of Motown

Author: Duchess Harris

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1532170572

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Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Motown music shaped culture and society during the American civil rights movement. The Making of Motown explores the history and legacy of Motown. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Grand Contraband Camp
The Grand Contraband Camp

Author: Duchess Harris

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1532170556

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During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe in Virginia. The Grand Contraband Camp explores the history and legacy of this camp. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Scottsboro Boys
The Scottsboro Boys

Author: Duchess Harris

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1532170610

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In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, including rape. This unjust arrest led to years of imprisonment and trials for the young men, who were known as the Scottsboro Boys. The Scottsboro Boys examines their legacy and how their trials shaped the criminal justice system. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Dennis Banks and Russell Means: Native American Activists
Dennis Banks and Russell Means: Native American Activists

Author: Duchess Harris

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 153217666X

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In the 1960s and 1970s, Dennis Banks and Russell Means helped lead the fight for Native civil rights. They organized protests and asked the US government to stop mistreating Native Americans. Dennis Banks and Russell Means: Native American Activistsexplores these activists' lives and their legacies. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA
Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA

Author: Duchess Harris

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1532170564

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In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their accomplishments were well known, human computers often worked behind the scenes. Hidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA explores the legacy of NASA's human computers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Purpose Promise
The Purpose Promise

Author: John McCarthy

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1632532913

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Do you sense there is a greater purpose designed for your life and work? Good news! You were designed on purpose for a purpose. John McCarthy is here to guide you on a practical journey to gain purpose, freedom, and a life of joy! The Renewal Journey is a 10-day, 45-minute per day retreat to gain awareness of your purpose and map out a plan to obtain it through your career search. A career of richer purpose and joy will result from your 450-minute investment in the Renewal Journey. This is the Purpose Promise. "I will make you this promise: If you trust this simple and effective process and pour your efforts into the details, the clarity that will come will not only point you to purposeful employment but also a sustained level of immeasurable joy that will radically change your life." —John McCarthy