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"The founding of America was not accomplished by a handful of people; it required the heart, soul, and grit of an entire nation. Today, we rightfully honor the efforts of the Founding Fathers, but what about everyone else who sacrificed for the cause? Introducing 'Forgotten Founders', the inspiring book of stories about the heroic women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and others who played pivotal roles in America's birth. Make no mistake: these were no historical footnotes. These were brave men and women without whom the war simply could never have been won and the new republic never begun"--.

"When a boy notices the new girl collecting litter on their walks home, he wants to know why. She shows him the mural she's created that reminds her of the home she left behind. They both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend"--Provided by publisher.

"An intimate graphic memoir about an American girl growing up with her Egyptian father's new family, forging unexpected bonds and navigating adolescence in an unfamiliar country"-- Provided by publisher.

"Just after midnight on April 15, 1912, the passenger steamship Carpathia receives a distress signal from the RMS Titanic, which is on its maiden voyage. Captain Arthur Rostron is awakened to an enormous maritime emergency with little information to guide his actions in answering the call for help. Is the dire threat to the unsinkable Titanic accurate? His ship is more than four hours away; will Carpathia hold together if pushed to never-before-tested speeds? . . . With the freezing temperatures, will there be any survivors by the time the Carpathia arrives? Kate Connolly is excited to join her sister in America and proud to be traveling on the grand Titanic . . . As a passenger in third-class accommodations, she is among the last to receive instruction and help after Titanic hits an iceberg. . . . With the help of several men, also from Ireland, Kate finally reaches the upper decks and feels lucky to board Lifeboat 13, although no one knows if or when a rescue ship will come. She fears the icy water and wonders if they'll all freeze to death"--Provided by publisher.

This book explores the story of Somali Americans. Readers will learn about the movement of Somali refugees to the United States. Entertaining text will show what life is like for Somali Americans and how they celebrate their culture.

This book explores the story of Mexican Americans. Readers will learn about the movement between Mexico and the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Mexican American families and how they celebrate their culture.

This book explores the story of Lebanese Americans. Readers will learn about what prompted Lebanese to move to the United States. Entertaining text will explain what life is like for Lebanese American families and how they celebrate their culture.

This book explores the story of Indian Americans. Readers will learn about why Indians wanted to move to the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Indian American families and how they celebrate their culture.

This book explores the story of Chinese Americans. Readers will learn about the history of Chinese immigration to the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Chinese American families and how they celebrate their culture.

This book explores the story of Brazilian Americans. Readers will learn about what prompted Brazilians to move to the US. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Brazilian American families and how they celebrate their culture.