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John Muir
John Muir - farmer, inventor, sheepherder, naturalist, explorer, writer, and conservationist - was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland.
Visit the Sierra Club's John Muir Exhibit for more information.
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What We Are Reading
American History George Washington and the American Revolution by Burke Davis - so far this has been Lord Epa's favourite book for extra credit.Jefferson and Monticello ~ The Biography of a Builder by Jack McLaughlinAdams and Jefferson The Story...
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Elmore Leonard
Elmore John Leonard Jr. was born October 11, 1925 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Previously Banned Books
Previously banned books, are the "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. For more information on book challenges and censorship, please visit the ALA Office of...
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A Politician Who Actually Belives In Free Speech
Saying he believes in "giving everyone a fair shake," former Sen. John Edwards indicated Thursday he would not fire two of his campaign's bloggers, despite calls from a Catholic group that they be dismissed for blog entries the group viewed as anti-Catholic....
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What We Are Reading
Our Constitution by Donald A. Ritchie & JusticeLearning.org is a wonderful American History or Government Resource. Not only is the book a great resource, but their website has lesson plans on current issues. In Global Studies we are currently reading...
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