Civil Rights: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History)

Civil Rights: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9781338840643
ISBN-13 : 1338840649
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Civil Rights: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History) by : Janel Rodriguez

Meet the Super SHEroes of History, the women who have shaped history and society since ancient times. From the first attempts to end slavery in the 1800s to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, women were in the forefront of the struggle to achieve equality for Black Americans. Rosa Parks in Montgomery and Viola Desmond in Canada both sparked effective mass movements that led to change, while other women led the way in educating Black voters and organizing protests such as lunch-counter sit-ins and the Freedom Rides. As soon as they could, Black women played an active role in local, state, and federal government, paving the way for more women of color than ever to sit in the U.S. Congress. This book tells the stories of the pioneers who made this possible. ABOUT THE SERIES: From leading warriors into battle in Tang China to fighting for Civil Rights, exploring the deserts of Asia, and standing up for Indigenous peoples around the world, women have shaped history and society since ancient times. Often, however, their achievements went unrecognized. With lively text, compelling photography, and art, Super SHEroes of History brings herstory to life, illuminating the achievements of remarkable women from all backgrounds and all periods of time. The aim of this four-book series is to bring their inspiring stories to young readers — and to use engaging interactive prompts and questions to persuade them that anyone can grow up to change the world!

Civil Rights (Super SHEroes of History)

Civil Rights (Super SHEroes of History)
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Publisher : Children's Press
Total Pages : 48
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1338840630
ISBN-13 : 9781338840636
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Civil Rights (Super SHEroes of History) by : Janel Rodriguez

"Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--

Global Activists: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History)

Global Activists: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9781338840674
ISBN-13 : 1338840673
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Global Activists: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History) by : Devra Newberger Speregen

Meet the Super SHEroes of History, the women who have shaped history and society since ancient times. Greta Thunberg was only fifteen years old when she started School Strike for Climate in Sweden. Today, she leads a global opposition to climate change. Activist Wangari Maathai promoted the planting of 51 million trees in her native Kenya. Read about the bravery and courage of these and more women who have taken a stand against exploitation, poverty, and environmental destruction. They range from missionaries, academics, and writers to figureheads who keep their campaigns in the public eye and on the political agenda. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions. ABOUT THE SERIES: From leading warriors into battle in Tang China to fighting for Civil Rights, exploring the deserts of Asia, and standing up for Indigenous peoples around the world, women have shaped history and society since ancient times. Often, however, their achievements went unrecognized. With lively text, compelling photography, and art, Super SHEroes of History brings herstory to life, illuminating the achievements of remarkable women from all backgrounds and all periods of time. The aim of this four-book series is to bring their inspiring stories to young readers — and to use engaging interactive prompts and questions to persuade them that anyone can grow up to change the world!

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela
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Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 9781426317637
ISBN-13 : 1426317638
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Nelson Mandela by : Barbara Kramer

A biography on Nelson Mandela, whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country.

Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time #3)

Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time #3)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 109
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780545639231
ISBN-13 : 0545639239
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time #3) by : Kate Messner

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the third book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series. This time, he helps two kids navigate the Underground Railroad! Ranger is a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training. In this adventure, he goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery, where he meets a young girl named Sarah. When she learns that the owner has plans to sell her little brother, Jesse, to a plantation in the Deep South, it means they could be separated forever. Sarah takes their future into her own hands and decides there's only one way to run -- north.

Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss (Bright Minds)

Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss (Bright Minds)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 44
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ISBN-10 : 9781338865332
ISBN-13 : 1338865331
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss (Bright Minds) by : Janel Rodriguez

Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many accomplishments, she invented a Black hair care method, known as the “Walker system,” as a treatment for scalp disorders like alopecia, along with many other Black hair care products. It is time to remember how Madam C. J. Walker's inventions and her contributions changed our society... and our world! ABOUT THE SERIES: Many inventors and scientists of color have made incredible contributions to our modern life. Each volume in this much-needed new series will be devoted to the life and work of one of these inventors and scientists. With a vivid writing style that will use humor as one of its primary ingredients, and illustrated with a combination of real photos and pictures featuring graphic art, each title in this series will describe how these heroes of diverse backgrounds faced the challenges of their times, and how their inventions and contributions changed our society.

Rosa

Rosa
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 44
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0312376022
ISBN-13 : 9780312376024
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Rosa by : Nikki Giovanni

A biography about Rosa Parks, the Alabama black seamstress who refused to give up her seat on a bus and helped establish the civil rights movement.

I Am Lebron James (I Am #12)

I Am Lebron James (I Am #12)
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 132
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780545732499
ISBN-13 : 0545732492
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis I Am Lebron James (I Am #12) by : Grace Norwich

I am basketball's biggest superstar--I am LeBron James. LeBron James was the MVP of the 2013 basketball season and he is one of the best basketball players of all time. His accomplishments on and off the court will appeal to a wide audience-especially boys. He's the perfect person to lead with as the I AM series expands to include more current subjects.The updated I AM series features full-color illustrated covers, and a mix of photos and illustrations throughout the interiors. A timeline, an introduction to the people you'll meet in the book, maps, sidebars, and a top ten list of important things to know help young readers understand the text and align the series with Common Core State Standards.

Around the World

Around the World
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 234
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780763636197
ISBN-13 : 0763636193
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Around the World by : Matt Phelan

Challenged with circling the world solo at the end of the 19th century, three very different adventurers--avid bicyclist Thomas Stevens, fearless reporter Nellie Bly and retired sea captain Joshua Slocum--embark on epic journeys. By a Scott O'Dell Award-winning graphic novelist.

Before Columbus

Before Columbus
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 128
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781416949008
ISBN-13 : 1416949003
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Before Columbus by : Charles C. Mann

A companion book for young readers based upon the explorations of the Americas in 1491, before those of Christopher Columbus.