Bound To Stay Bound

Day Madear Voted by Hudson, Wade 

BTSB Prebound(Nancy Paulsen Books)

BTSB #: 469478 In Bindery

Dewey: EAges: 3-7   
Lexile: 620 AD

Genres: Family Life Multicultural

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Summary: In 1969, a Black woman brings her two little boys along when she exercises her right to vote for the first time.

Fushhh! : el chorro de inventos super humedos de Lonnie Johnson by Barton, Chris 

BTSB PreboundSPANISH(Charlesbridge, 2019)

BTSB #: 095015 Available

Dewey: 609.2/BAges: 7-10   


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Subjects: Johnson, Lonnie,|d1949- African American inventors - Biography Inventors - United States - Biography African Americans - Alabama - Biography

Summary: The true story of how the Super Soaker was an unexpected invention. In Spanish.

Jerry changed the game! : how engineer Jerry Lawson revolutionized video games forever by Tate, Don 

BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023)

BTSB #: 872686 Available

Dewey: 794.8092/BAges: 4-8   
AR: 5.3 LG

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Subjects: Lawson, Jerry,|d1940-2011 Video games - History Video game designers - United States - Biography Electrical engineers - United States - Biography African American engineers - Biography

Summary: Explores how Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer, revolutionized the video game industry by building a brand new kind of video game console--one that allowed players to switch out video game cartridges instead of buying new consoles for each individual video game. He also founded Video Soft, Inc., the first African American owned video game company in the country.

Pigskins to paintbrushes : the story of football-playing artist Ernie Barnes by Tate, Don 

BTSB Prebound(Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021)

BTSB #: 872705 Available

Dewey: 796.332/BAges: 6-9   
AR: 4.3 MG F&P: R

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Subjects: Barnes, Ernie,|d1938-2009 National Football League Drawing African American artists - Biography African American football players - Biography Football

Summary: Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like all the other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were "supposed" to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL.

Roto and Roy : helicopter heroes [Roto And Roy Volume: Book 1]by Rinker, Sherri Duskey 

BTSB Prebound(Little, Brown, 2022)

BTSB #: 754752 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   
Lexile: 660 AD F&P: N

Genres: Adventure Fiction

Subjects: Stories in rhyme Helicopters - Fiction Fire extinction - Fiction Heroes - Fiction

Summary: Roto the helicopter and her pilot, Roy, fight a forest fire and rescue a dog.

Roto and Roy : to the rescue! [Roto And Roy Volume: Book 2]by Rinker, Sherri Duskey 

BTSB Prebound(Little, Brown, 2023)

BTSB #: 754750 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   


Genres: Adventure Fiction

Subjects: Stories in rhyme Helicopters - Fiction Helicopters - Piloting - Fiction Rescue work - Fiction Heroes - Fiction

Summary: When a flash flood threatens a nearby town, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy soar to the rescue! Quick--a truck needs to be hoisted to safety! Hurry--that family's car is being swept away! Now grab as many sandbags and supplies as you can carry! This mission's going to be rough, but Roy and Roto are tougher than tough.

Strong as Sandow : how Eugen Sandow became the strongest man on earth by Tate, Don 

BTSB Prebound(Charlesbridge, 2017)

BTSB #: 872725 Available

Dewey: 796.4109/BAges: 6-9   
AR: 4.6 LG RC: 4.5 3-5 Lexile: 740

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Subjects: Sandow, Eugen,|d1867-1925 Bodybuilders Bodybuilding - History

Summary: The larger-than-life story of Eugen Sandow, the father of bodybuilding.

Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions by Barton, Chris 

BTSB Prebound(Charlesbridge, 2016)

BTSB #: 095105 Available

Dewey: 609.2/BAges: 7-10   
AR: 4.7 LG RC: 5.4 K-2 Lexile: 820 F&P: Q

Genres:

Subjects: Johnson, Lonnie,|d1949- African American inventors Inventors African Americans - Alabama - Biography

Summary: The remarkable story behind the invention of the Super Soaker toy.

William Still and his freedom stories : the father of the Underground Railroad by Tate, Don 

BTSB Prebound(Peachtree, 2020)

BTSB #: 872734 Available

Dewey: 326.8/BAges: 6-10   
AR: 4 LG Lexile: 610

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Subjects: Still, William,|d1821-1902 Abolitionists - Biography Underground railroad Fugitive slaves

Summary: The youngest son of two escaped slaves joined an abolitionist organization, raised money, planned rescues, and organized assistance for slaves who escaped north to freedom. He also collected their stories and helped reunite separated families.