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Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
February 21, 1965. Controversial civil rights leader Malcolm X is gunned down during a speech in Manhattan. Few were shocked by the news of Malcolm X's death. Since 1952 the former member of the Nation of Islam had supported the Nation's philosophy of violence as the method to achieve justice for blacks in the United States. But in March 1964, after a major shift in his philosophy, Malcolm changed his message. He no longer agreed with the Nation of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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"Portraits of brave women from the late 1800s through today--role models who are passionate about important issues A source of inspiration for young women with strong social convictions, She Takes a Stand highlights 16 extraordinary women who have fought for human rights, civil rights, workers' rights, reproductive/sexual rights, and world peace. Among these are many who have been imprisoned, threatened, or suffered financial hardships for pursuing...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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"To become the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice, the unsinkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to overcome countless injustices. Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1930s and '40s, Ginsburg was discouraged from working by her father, who thought a woman's place was in the home. Regardless, she went to Cornell University, where men outnumbered women four to one. There, she met her husband, Martin Ginsburg, and found her calling as a lawyer. Despite discrimination...
7) Malcolm X
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Description
This biography examines the life of Malcolm X. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the life of Hillary Clinton, beginning with her childhood outside of Chicago, Illinois, and her years at Wellesley College and Yale Law School. Readers will become familiar with her determination as they learn about her career as a lawyer, her service on the Richard Nixon impeachment inquiry committee, her marriage to Bill Clinton, and her life in Arkansas. Details of Mrs. Clinton's time as First Lady, including...
14) John F. Kennedy
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs describe the life of John F. Kennedy"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Question: Who was known as the First Lady of the U.S. civil rights movement? Answer: Coretta Scott King. She helped her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., fight for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950's and 1960's. After his death, she continued to speak out for peace and equality for all people.
18) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Rosa Parks in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"People of character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlights how this great individual demonstrated fairness during his life. Intended for grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
20) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
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