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1) Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions

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Barton, Chris

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Charlesbridge

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[2016]

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J BIO JOHNSON 2016
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J BIO JOHNSON 2016
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Chronicles the life and achievements of the NASA engineer and inventor, from his childhood to his accidental invention of the Super Soaker water gun.

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2) What do you do with a voice like that?: the story of extraordinary congresswoman Barbara Jordan

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Barton, Chris

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Beach Lane Books

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[2018]

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"A picture book of lawyer, politician, and civil rights leader Barbara Jordan."--Provided by publisher.

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3) Moving forward: from space-age rides to Civil Rights sit-ins with Airman Alton Yates

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Barton, Chris

Publisher

Beach Lane Books

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[2022]

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"A picture book biography on Alton Yates, a Black man who served in the Air Force in the 1950s and contributed to key research on flight safety for pilots and passengers. After returning home, Alton dedicated his life to standing against Jim Crow and fighting for racial equality"--

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