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Past Present: Giving Stories New Life With Lesa Cline Ransome ("Of Walden Pond")

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In this episode, Lesa Cline Ransome celebrates the rich history of her home state of Massachusetts. She takes a closer look at two historical figures from her hometown of Malden, Massachusetts: Henry David Thoreau and Frederic Tutor. Learn about these two very different innovators and history makers. Part of the "Past Present: Giving Stories New Life With Lesa Cline Ransome" series.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 32 seconds

Book cover. Painting of Venus and Serena Williams as they gaze toward the middle at each other. Text reads, "Game Changers. The Story of Venus and Serena Williams. Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome. Illustrated by James E Ransome."
Past Present: Giving Past Stories New Life With Lesa Cline-Ransome
Episode 1
4 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
Title slide with handwriting-style text against a blurred background with shades of brown, green, and white. Text reads, "Past Present. Finding Langston."
Past Present: Giving Past Stories New Life With Lesa Cline-Ransome
Episode 2
6 minutes 35 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8
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Past Present: Giving Past Stories New Life With Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Grade Level: 4 - 8
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