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Buried Lives

The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Buried Lives

The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

The untold story of the enslaved people of Mount Vernon, and the illuminating history that is still being discovered in George Washington's historic home today. When he was eleven years old, George Washington inherited ten human beings. His own life has been well chronicled, but the lives of the people he owned--the people who supported his plantation and were buried in unmarked graves there--have not. Using fascinating primary source material and photographs of historical artifacts, Carla McClafferty sheds light on the lives of several people George Washington owned; the property laws of the day that complicated his decision to free them; and the Cemetery Survey, an archeological dig that is shaping our understanding of Mount Vernon's Slave Cemetery. Poignant and thought-provoking, Buried Lives blends the past with the present in a forward-looking account of a haunting piece of American history. Includes a foreword by Zsun-nee Matema, a descendant one of the enslaved people at Mount Vernon who is highlighted in this book, backmatter outlining the author's sources, and an index. A Junior Library Guild selection A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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Holiday House

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0823436977

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9780823436972

The Many Faces of George Washington

Remaking a Presidential Icon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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The Many Faces of George Washington

Remaking a Presidential Icon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

No picture accurately resembled him in the minute traits of his person . . . there was an expression of his face that no painter had succeeded in taking."—London's New Monthly Magazine in 1790 George Washington's face has been painted, printed, and engraved more than a billion times since his birth in 1732. And yet even in his lifetime, no picture seemed to capture the likeness of the man who is now the most iconic of all our presidents. Worse still, people today often see this founding father as the "old and grumpy" Washington on the dollar bill. In 2005 a team of historians, scientists, and artisans at Mount Vernon set out to change the image of our first president. They studied paintings and sculptures, pored over Washington's letters to his tailors and noted other people’s comments about his appearance, even closely examined the many sets of dentures that had been created for Washington. Researchers tapped into skills as diverse as 18th-century leatherworking and cutting-edge computer programming to assemble truer likenesses. Their painstaking research and exacting processes helped create three full-body representations of Washington as he was at key moments in his life. And all along the way, the team gained new insight into a man who was anything but "old and grumpy." Join award-winning author Carla Killough McClafferty as she unveils the statues of the three Georges and rediscovers the man who became the face of a new nation.

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Lerner + ORM

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1467737240

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9781467737241

Fourth Down and Inches

Concussions and Football?s Make-or-Break Moment

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Fourth Down and Inches

Concussions and Football?s Make-or-Break Moment

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

When the 1905 football season ended, nineteen players were dead and countless others were critically injured. The public was outraged. The game had reached a make-or-break moment?fourth down and inches. Coaches, players, fans, and even the president of the United States had one last chance: change football or leave the field. Football's defenders managed to move the chains. Rule changes and reforms after 1905 saved the game and cleared the way for it to become America's most popular sport. But they didn't fix everything. Today, football faces a new injury crisis as dire as 1905's. With increased awareness about brain injury, reported concussions are on the rise among football players. But experts fear concussions may only be the tip of the iceberg. The injuries are almost invisible, but the stakes couldn't be higher: the brains of millions of young football players across the country. Award-winning author Carla Killough McClafferty takes readers on a bone-crunching journey from football's origins to the latest research on concussion and traumatic brain injuries in the sport. Fourth Down and Inches features exclusive photography and interviews with scientists, players, and the families of athletes who have literally given everything to the game. It's fourth and inches. Can football save itself again?

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Carolrhoda Books

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1467710679

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9781467710671

In Defiance of Hitler

The Secret Mission of Varian Fry

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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In Defiance of Hitler

The Secret Mission of Varian Fry

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

On August 4, 1940, an unassuming American journalist named Varian Fry made his way to Marseilles, France, carrying in his pockets the names of approximately two hundred artists and intellectuals – all enemies of the new Nazi regime. As a volunteer for the Emergency Rescue Committee, Fry's mission was to help these refugees flee to safety, then return home two weeks later. As more and more people came to him for assistance, however, he realized the situation was far worse than anyone in America had suspected – and his role far greater than he had imagined. He remained in France for over a year, refusing to leave until he was forcibly evicted. At a time when most Americans ignored the World War II atrocities in Europe, Varian Fry engaged in covert operations, putting himself in great danger, to save strangers in a foreign land. He was instrumental in the rescue of over two thousand refugees, including the novelist Heinrich Mann and the artist Marc Chagall.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1466868457

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The Many Faces of George Washington

Remaking a Presidential Icon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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The Many Faces of George Washington

Remaking a Presidential Icon

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A look into the life of America’s first president and the efforts to recreate what he may have actually looked like at different points of that life. George Washington’s face has been painted, printed, and engraved more than a billion times since his birth in 1732. And yet even in his lifetime, no picture seemed to capture the likeness of the man who is now the most iconic of all our presidents. Worse still, people today often see this founding father as the “old and grumpy” Washington on the dollar bill. In 2005 a team of historians, scientists, and artisans at Mount Vernon set out to change the image of our first president. They studied paintings and sculptures, pored over Washington’s letters to his tailors and noted other people’s comments about his appearance, even closely examined the many sets of dentures that had been created for Washington. Researchers tapped into skills as diverse as 18th-century leatherworking and cutting-edge computer programming to assemble truer likenesses. Their painstaking research and exacting processes helped create three full-body representations of Washington as he was at key moments in his life. And all along the way, the team gained new insight into a man who was anything but “old and grumpy.” Join award-winning author Carla Killough McClafferty as she unveils the statues of the three Georges and rediscovers the man who became the face of a new nation.

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1467737232

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Buried Lives

The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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The Enslaved People of George Washington's Mount Vernon

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0823436977

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Fourth Down and Inches

Concussions and Football's Make-or-Break Moment

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Fourth Down and Inches

Concussions and Football's Make-or-Break Moment

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

When the 1905 football season ended, nineteen players were dead and countless others were critically injured. The public was outraged. The game had reached a make-or-break moment—fourth down and inches. Coaches, players, fans, and even the president of the United States had one last chance: change football or leave the field. Football's defenders managed to move the chains. Rule changes and reforms after 1905 saved the game and cleared the way for it to become America's most popular sport. But they didn't fix everything. Today, football faces a new injury crisis as dire as 1905's. With increased awareness about brain injury, reported concussions are on the rise among football players. But experts fear concussions may only be the tip of the iceberg. The injuries are almost invisible, but the stakes couldn't be higher: the brains of millions of young football players across the country. Award-winning author Carla Killough McClafferty takes readers on a bone-crunching journey from football's origins to the latest research on concussion and traumatic brain injuries in the sport. Fourth Down and Inches features exclusive photography and interviews with scientists, players, and the families of athletes who have literally given everything to the game. It's fourth and inches. Can football save itself again?

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1467737372

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Spies in the American Revolution for Kids

A History Book

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Spies in the American Revolution for Kids

A History Book

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

Sneak kids ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with this book about America's first spies If you want to get kids interested in history, the intrigue-filled tales of spies are a great place to start. Packed with exciting stories about the brave men and women who fought off the battlefield, this unique look into the American Revolution helps history come alive through explorations of secretive plots, inventive tools, and daring disguises that are sure to captivate kids. Go beyond other Revolutionary War books for kids with: Spies and the American Revolution—This book teaches kids about the American Revolutionary War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict. Techniques, tools, and more—Kids will find out about the clever ways spies did their jobs with invisible ink, hidden messages, yarn balls, and hanging laundry. Illustrated history—Keep kids engaged with awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more. Show kids how exciting US history can be with Spies in the American Revolution for Kids.

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145

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1638078165

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9781638078166

Forgiving God

A Woman's Struggle to Understand when God Answers No

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Forgiving God

A Woman's Struggle to Understand when God Answers No

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

This is an honest look at a mother's spiritual and emotional battles after los ing her son. McClafferty's poignant story will help and comfort those who are struggling with painful circumstances in their own lives.

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0929239970

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9780929239972

Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

Full-color series-six bios in one! It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Explore the lives of the people who have had a huge impact on technology today. So much more than just your typical biography, PROFILES: TECH TITANS focuses on six of the most prominent figures in the technological world. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments, etc.) about Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jeff Bezos--the men behind Windows, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon! Photographs and quotes are interwoven throughout the text.

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Scholastic Inc.

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0545564204

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9780545564205

In Defiance of Hitler

The Secret Mission of Varian Fry

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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The Secret Mission of Varian Fry

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Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

By: Carla Killough McClafferty

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Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

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Book's by Carla Killough McClafferty

Buried Lives

Buried Lives

The Many Faces of George Washington

The Many Faces of George Washington

Fourth Down and Inches

Fourth Down and Inches

In Defiance of Hitler

In Defiance of Hitler

The Many Faces of George Washington

The Many Faces of George Washington

Buried Lives

Buried Lives

Fourth Down and Inches

Fourth Down and Inches

Spies in the American Revolution for Kids

Spies in the American Revolution for Kids

Forgiving God

Forgiving God

Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

In Defiance of Hitler

In Defiance of Hitler

Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

Tech Titans (Profiles #3)

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