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African-American Biographies series.
These books provide overviews of the lives of prominent African Americans. The readable text superficially covers each subject's childhood, mentors he or she encountered, struggles through adversity, and contributions to society. The accompanying photographs don't always match the text, but the books are sufficient introductions for report writers. There are ten other new books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers these African-American Biographies titles: Zora Neale Hurston, Marcus Garvey, Robert Parris Moses, Paul Robeson, Bessie Smith, and Medgar Evers.]
32 pp.
| Steadwell
| January, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-7398-6836-5$$24.28
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Animals of the Rain Forest series.
Short, choppy sentences with glossary words printed in bold-faced type and close-up color photos with dull captions characterize these brief introductions to rainforest animals. Each formulaic book discusses habitat, physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and threats from deforestation. Report writers will find this series an adequate if bland resource. Habitat map. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Animals of the Rain Forest titles: Howler Monkeys, Cabybaras, Malayan Sun Bears, Okapis, and Tasmanian Devils.]
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