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1	Biochemical basis of neuropharmacology. more books like this by Jack R. Cooper add to wishlist This classic text gives a uniquely lucid and lively view of neurotransmitters, their role in nervous system function, and their involvement in the mechanisms of psychiatric drug action. For three decades it has served as an essential guide for students of neuroscience and psychopharmacology, psychiatrists, and neurologists. Both authoritative and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Sweet, Sweet Memory more books like this by Jacqueline Woodson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A young girl copes with the death of her beloved grandfather by listening to the fond reminiscences of other family members and by reflecting on her own special memories. Pastel illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
3	The Blacker the Berry more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of poems, including "Golden Goodness," "Cranberry Red," and "Biscuit Brown," celebrating individuality and Afro-American identity. see all copies from $6.64! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Satchmo's Blues more books like this by Professor Alan Schroeder, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist An introduction to the early life of jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Readers will learn how the young boy nicknamed Satchmo while growing up in New Orleans eventually became the man known as "The Ambassador of Jazz." Illustrated with drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Mandela: From the Life of the South Afican Statesman more books like this by Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A picture book biography of the South African anti-apartheid crusader and political leader, Nelson Mandela. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| SVS
6	A Child is Born more books like this by Margaret Wise Brown, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A multi-ethnic retelling of the Nativity story. Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
7	Freedom School, Yes! more books like this by Amy Littlesugar, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist When their house is attacked because her mother volunteered to take in the young white woman who has come to teach black children at the Freedom School, Jolie is afraid, but she overcomes her fear after learning the value of education. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Jump!: From the Life of Michael Jordan more books like this by Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Based on actual events, this story of a friendly sibling rivalry is enhanced by Floyd Cooper's stunning two-tone art. "Jump!" even features a gatefold depicting Michael Jordan's trademark leap that will send young readers soaring. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Danitra Brown Leaves Town more books like this by Nikki Grimes, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A series of poems, some in the form of letters, describing details of Danitra Brown's summer at her aunt's house in the country and her friend Zuri's summer at home in town. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.46! \| first editions
10	Imani's Gift at Kwanzaa more books like this by Denise Burden-Patman, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Kwanzaa celebration begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days. During Kwanzaa, African Americans remember their ancestors and celebrate the values that hold their communities together. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $92.72!
11 view cover	Becoming Billie Holiday more books like this by Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Before the legend of Billie Holliday, there was a girl named Eleanora. The world, however, would know her as Billie Holliday, possibly one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Eleanora's journey into legend took her through pain, poverty and run-ins with the law. By the time she was fifteen, she knew she possessed something that could change ... see all copies from $9.34! new only from $15.61! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Most Precious Gift: A Story of the Nativity more books like this by Marty Crisp, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Across the great desert, the caravan follows the eastern star to Bethlehem. To everyone's astonishment, though young Ameer has no jewels or marvels to present, his gift of the heart outshines them all. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Be Good to Eddie Lee more books like this by Virginia Fleming, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Christy considers her neighbor Eddie Lee, a boy who has Down's Syndrome, a pest. Then one day he teaches her about the wonders of nature and she learns to appreciate him as a true friend. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Misses of Color more books like this by Elizabeth Alexander, Marilyn Nelson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Using the sonnet form of verse, two renowned poets tell the story of Prudence Crandall and her black students, who endured the cruelty of prejudice and hateful actions for the sake of their education, in Canterbury, Connecticut, in the 1830s. Full color. see all copies from $7.45! new only from $13.72! \| SVS
15 view cover	Cumbayah more books like this by Floyd Cooper add to wishlist Cumbayah is an enduring campfire song for ch ildren and a source of inspiration for many adults. Though i ts roots are in the African-American tradition, it speaks to people of many different cultures, ages and religions. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $43.68! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Girl Who Loved Caterpillars more books like this by Jean Merrill, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Twelfth-century Japan was hardly a time of feminism, but this story tells a tale, found on a scroll, of a strong girl with ideas of her own. . . . The drama of the story is stunningly captured by Cooper's soft oil-wash paintings. . . . Truly, a timeless story".--School Library Journal, starred review. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.86! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	African Beginnings more books like this by James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist The African continent has spawned a series o f glorious civilisations that have had a lasting impact on t he world''s history, and on American culture. This groundbrea king book brings together two award-winning writers of child ren''s books. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.98! \| first editions
18 view cover	Miz Berlin Walks more books like this by Jane Yolen, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A young girl named Mary Louise is curious about Miz Berlin, an elderly woman who lives in her neighborhood and is considered an eccentric because she talks to herself as she walks through town. Curious about what Miz Berlin is saying, Mary Louise walks with her one day and discovers that Miz Berlin is a wonderful storyteller. Illustrated with oil ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Mississippi Morning more books like this by Ruth Vander Zee, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Twelve-year-old James, who is white, goes fishing with a young black friend named LeRoy. It's rural Mississippi in 1933, and the Ku Klux Klan remains quite active. LeRoy wants to change fishing locations because a nearby tree is "where the Klan left a black man hangin' for a whole day because he did something they didn't like." The eventual ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Tree of Hope more books like this by Amy Littlesugar, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist During the Great Depression, Florrie and her father are trying to make ends meet. Her father, now an unemployed actor, worked at a neighborhood theater before it closed down. In front of the theater, a small tree--which Florrie calls the tree of hope--grows and flourishes. Florrie believes that the tree of hope can bring the community good things ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
21 view cover	Tough Boy Sonatas more books like this by Curtis L Crisler, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.20! new only from $8.05! \| SVS
22 view cover	Willie and the All-Stars more books like this by Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist Growing up in 1942 Chicago, Willie dreams of playing in the Major Leagues, but the color barrier in pro baseball is years away from being broken. After Willie hears stories about players he's never heard of, he learns about the Negro League. Soon, Willie sees firsthand how determination can change everything. Full color. see all copies from $2.38! new only from $5.56! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars: A Twelfth-Century Tale from Japan more books like this by Floyd Cooper (Illustrator), Jean Merrill (Adapted by) add to wishlist In this vivid adaptation of a 12th-century Japanese tale, Izumi finds worms, toads, and especially caterpillars much more fascinating than the hobbies of the ladies in the Emperor's court. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.40! \| signed copies
24 view cover	Pass It on: African American Poetry more books like this by Wade Hudson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A beautiful and inspiring collection of some of the best poetry for children by African-American poets, including works by Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Vividly captures the joys and discoveries of childhood in the oral tradition central to African-American culture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	How Sweet the Sound: African-American Songs for Children more books like this by Wade Hudson, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator), Cheryl Hudson add to wishlist A glorious collection of traditional and contemporary songs that follows the historical journey and expresses the pain, dignity and courage of the African-American people. "Kumbaya", "Follow the Drinking Gourd", "Freedom's Coming and It Won't Be Long", and many more have been selected to showcase the richness of expression and culture in African ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions

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