AUSTIN ARCADIA CHILDREN'S BOOKS
The Ghostly Tales of Austin Carie Juettner
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Ghost stories from Texas's capitol have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Austin comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Chat with the ghosts who roam the hallways of the capitol building downtown. Or visit Mount Bonnell and learn about Antonia, who threw herself from the cliffs after her fiancé perished trying to rescue her. Learn the history of the great flood of 1900 and then witness the ghostly orbs at Lake McDonald. Are they the spirits of the dead? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on. Arcadia Children's Books 9781467198202 Pub Date: 8/2/21 On Sale Date: 8/2/21 $12.99 USD/$15.99 CAD Trade Paperback 112 Pages Carton Qty: 1000 Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography JNF007020 Series: Spooky America 7.6 in H | 5.3 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.03 lb Wt
The City We Built Black Leaders of Austin Terry Mitchell
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Arcadia Children’s Books 9781467197229 Pub Date: 4/15/24 On Sale Date: 4/15/24 $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD Hardcover
In the tradition of Little Legends and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin , an illustrated children's book honoring the extraordinary African American men and women who played a critical role in shaping Black Austin's social, political, and cultural heritage. A collaboration between The Black Leaders Collective; The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center; and renowned Texas visual artist Sadé Lawson, The City We Built will take readers on an empowering and inspiring journey through Black Austin's history, highlighting such local luminaries as:Ada Anderson, Charles Atkins, Berl Handcox, Johnny Holmes, Azie Taylor Morton, Velma Roberts, Dorothy Turner, Willie Wells, and more. Featuring full-page biographies and vibrantly illustrated, full-color portraits, The City We Built will not only educate young readers and inspire a new generation of Austin Black leaders--but celebrate the heroes who helped build this remarkable city.
64 Pages Carton Qty: 1 Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7 Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography JNF007020 Series: Arcadia Children's Books 8 in H | 6.5 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.02 lb Wt
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