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This is what America looks like : my journey from refugee to Congresswoman / by Omar, Ilhan,1981-author.; Paley, Rebecca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An intimate and rousing memoir by progressive trailblazer Ilhan Omar-the first African refugee, the first Somali-American, and one of the first Muslim women, elected to Congress. Ilhan Omar was only eight years old when war broke out in Somalia. The youngest of seven children, her mother had died while Ilhan was still a little girl. She was being raised by her father and grandfather when armed gunmen attacked their compound and the family decided to flee Mogadishu. They ended up in a refugee camp in Kenya, where Ilhan says she came to understand the deep meaning of hunger and death. Four years later, after a painstaking vetting process, her family achieved refugee status and arrived in Arlington, Virginia. Aged twelve, penniless, speaking only Somali and having missed out on years of schooling, Ilhan rolled up her sleeves, determined to find her American dream. Faced with the many challenges of being an immigrant and a refugee, she questioned stereotypes and built bridges with her classmates and in her community. In under two decades she became a grassroots organizer, graduated from college and was elected to congress with a record-breaking turnout by the people of Minnesota-ready to keep pushing boundaries and restore moral clarity in Washington D.C. A beacon of positivity in dark times, Congresswoman Omar has weathered many political storms and yet maintained her signature grace, wit and love of country-all the while speaking up for her beliefs. Similarly, in chronicling her remarkable personal journey, Ilhan is both lyrical and unsentimental, and her irrepressible spirit, patriotism, friendship and faith are visible on every page. As a result, This is What America Looks Like is both the inspiring coming of age story of a refugee and a multidimensional tale of the hopes and aspirations, disappointments and failures, successes, sacrifices and surprises, of a devoted public servant with unshakable faith in the promise of America"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Omar, Ilhan, 1981-; United States. Congress. House; Women legislators; Legislators; African American women legislators; Somali Americans; Muslims;
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Peterson first guides: Reptiles and amphibians / by Conant, Roger,1909-; Stebbins, Robert A.,1938-; Collins, Joseph T.;
Illustrations and text based on 'Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern and Central North America' 3rd ed. (1991) by Roger Conant and Joseph T. Collins and'Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians' (1985) by Robert C. Stebbins. Includes index.
Subjects: Reptiles; Amphibians; Reptiles;
© c1992., Houghton Mifflin,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The road to unfreedom : Russia, Europe, America / by Snyder, Timothy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Authoritarianism.; Democracy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Outwitting bears : living in bear country / by Brown, Gary;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-202) and index.
Subjects: Bear attacks; Outdoor recreation; Bears;
© c2001., Lyons Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wisdom from our First Nations / by Sigafus, Kim.; Ernst, Lyle.;
Includes Internet addresses.First Nation and Native American elders share lessons on learning from the past, living responsibly in the present, and gaining wisdom for the future.LSC
Subjects: Older Indians; Older Indians; Indian philosophy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to feed backyard birds : a step-by-step guide for kids / by Earley, Chris,1968-;
A guidebook for young readers on how to attract common North American birds to bird feeders.Grades 4-6LSC
Subjects: Birds; Bird attracting; Birds; Bird watching;
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A desert food chain : a who-eats-what adventure in North America / by Wojahn, Rebecca Hogue.; Wojahn, Donald.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Follow the food chain through the desert as the hunt is on to find food and avoid becoming someone else's next meal.
Subjects: Desert ecology; Food chains (Ecology);
© 2009., Lerner,
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Price paid : the fight for First Nations survival / by Sellars, Bev,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
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The United States of Captain America [graphic novel] / by Cantwell, Christopher,author.; Eaglesham, Dale,artist.;
"Captain America's shield has been stolen! Nobody understand its value -- scientific, inspirational, sentimental and strategic -- like the people who have wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief."Marvel, T+.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Captain America (Fictitious characters); Superheroes;
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Lightning shell : people of Cahokia / by Gear, W. Michael,author.; Gear, Kathleen O'Neal,author.;
"Lightning Shell marks the dramatic conclusion to the People of Cahokia sub-series by bestselling authors W. Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear. Spotted Wrist's squadrons are about to launch an assault on Evening Star Town. Meanwhile, the new Keeper's loyal squadrons have taken control of central Cahokia. Blue Heron's enemies have declared her dead, a supposed victim of the fire that consumed her palace. She's alive and in the end it will be her wits, Seven Skull Shield's licentious cunning, and a desperate gamble that determine who lives and who dies in Cahokia. Meanwhile, in the distant east, a desperate three-way race is underway. Walking Smoke--the Lightning Shell witch--hastens to make his way back to Cahokia, understanding that the cure for his impotence lies atop Morning Star's Mound. Night Shadow Star means to stop him before he can get to Morning Star. Following in her wake, Fire Cat is merciless. He will stop at nothing to ensure that it is he, not Night Shadow Star, who pays the ultimate price. The final showdown will shake Cahokia to its roots, and nothing will be the same again"--
Subjects: Action and adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; Novels.; Indigenous peoples; Witches;
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