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2022., Child's World Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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By Hale, Marian2010., Pre-adolescent, Square Fish Call No: HISTORICAL F HAL Edition: 1st Square Fish ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: While salvaging and rebuilding in the aftermath of the Galveston flood of 1900, sixteen-year-old Seth proves himself in a way that his previous efforts never could, but he still must face his father man-to-man.
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[2021]., Pre-adolescent, Scholastic Inc. Call No: [Fic] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "It's 1900, and Charlie feels lucky to live in Galveston, Texas. Sure, there are storms sometimes. But nobody worries about hurricanes. Even a famous weather expert says it's impossible for a strong hurricane to strike Galveston. Which is why few people worry on the morning of September 8, when a big storm starts to brew. but Charlie watches with growing horror as monster waves rise up from the sea, as the wind starts to scream. by night, much of the city is under twenty feet of water. Will Charlie find a way to survive the storm of the century?"--Back cover.
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c2006., Juvenile, Bearport Pub. Call No: 551.55 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: X-treme disasters that changed AmericaSummary Note: Describes the destruction wrought by the 1900 Galveston hurricane and explains how hurricanes form, what lessons meteorologists learned from the storm, and how the island secured itself for future hurricanes.
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[2021]., Juvenile, Scholastic Inc. Call No: F Tar Genre: Historical fiction, Historical fiction, Historical fiction Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "It's 1900, and Charlie feels lucky to live in Galveston, Texas. Sure, there are storms sometimes. But nobody worries about hurricanes. Even a famous weather expert says it's impossible for a strong hurricane to strike Galveston. Which is why few people worry on the morning of September 8, when a big storm starts to brew. but Charlie watches with growing horror as monster waves rise up from the sea, as the wind starts to scream. by night, much of the city is under twenty feet of water. Will Charlie find a way to survive the storm of the century?"--Back cover.
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2000., Vintage Books Call No: 976.4 LAR Edition: 1st Vintage Books e Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells the story of Isaac Cline, a weather scientist in Galveston, Texas in 1900, discussing his belief and assertion that nothing in the way of weather could destroy the coastal city; and looks at how Cline dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane that hit Galveston on September 8, claiming the lives of thousands of people.
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[2019]., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: Presents the origins, traditions, and purpose of the African American holiday of Juneteenth. Includes color photographs, an activity, a glossary, an index, and resources for further information.
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2019., Primary, Bellwether Media Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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2019., Bellwether Media Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers.Summary Note: This engaging book teaches the fascinating origins and traditions of Juneteenth, honoring the freedom of African Americans. On June 19, 1865 - two years after the Emancipation Proclamation - Galveston, Texas became the last place in the country to learn the slaves were free. Today, Juneteenth is a joyful occasion with parades, speeches, music, and more!
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c2010., Lerner Publications Call No: 394.263 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: First step nonfiction. American holidaysSummary Note: Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce Juneteenth, the American holiday which honors African-American heritage and commemorates the abolition of slavery.
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[2015]., Primary, Capstone Young Readers, a Capstone imprint Call No: [E] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.
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[2015]., Primary, Picture Window Books, a Capstone Imprint Call No: E COO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story of Juneteenth, and how her ancestors celebrated their true freedom.
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c1993., Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Call No: [Fic] Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Thirteen-year-old Alyssa has not spoken since seeing her parents die in a hurricane, and now, three years later, another storm threatens the home she shares with her grandfather on Galveston Island.