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The protest known as the March on Washington was one of the most inspiring episodes of the civil rights movement. Galvanized by events in the South, civil rights protesters from around the country gathered in Washington, DC, to demand Congress pass President Kennedy's civil rights bill. More than a quarter of a million people showed up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Among the speakers was Martin Luther King Jr., whose "I Have a Dream"...
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Jerry Rubin, co-founder of the Yippie movement and a member of the Chicago Seven, traces his personal odyssey from radical activist of the 60's to a practitioner in the growth potential movements of the 70's-'Working to change in me the things I opposed externally in the streets.'
Finding himself categorized by the press as 'erstwhile' and 'aging' at thirty-four and oppressed by his own lack of inner peace, Jerry Rubin turned his energy inward, seeking...
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Some civil rights figures are household names, while others struggle to get their stories told. This biography details the life and activism of Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools in the 1940s in the landmark federal case, Mendez v. Westminster. Latino students, scholars of social justice, and anyone who is inspired by underdog stories will find this highly engaging account of change compelling and informative, including its helpful...
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“Life Frames” roughly traces the author's life from a small Kentucky town to life after years spent as an activist on the national stage. Life Frames consists of 27 vignettes:
The age of "duck and cover" reminds us of the threat of nuclear war that hung over the heads of a generation of children
A high school band trip through the South during the early days of civil rights violence brings home the struggle for its black band members.
Margaret...
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the civil rights movement transformed American and world history. In this educational text, readers will come to understand the significance of King's leadership and his lasting legacy. Historical photographs bring the information to life and sidebars feature interesting information, which adds dimension to the text. An informative timeline highlights key moments in the Civil Rights Movement and in King's life. This...
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History Hub presents a complete biography of Harriet Tubman from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. Harriet Tubman, originally named Araminta Ross. was born into slavery in a Maryland plantation owned by Anthony Thompson. Her father, Ben Ross, was also under the same slave owner while her mother, Harriet Green, was owned by Mary Brodess, Mr. Thompson's second wife. Upon turning eleven, she changed her name to Harriet to follow...
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Ya desde pequeño Martin Luther King tenía claro cuál era su sueño más importante: quería que todas las personas tuvieran los mismos derechos, fuera cual fuese el color de su piel.
Aunque parezca lógico, hay quien cree que las personas con un color de piel diferente al suyo son inferiores y merecen un trato peor.
Martin Luther King dedicó toda su vida a hacer realidad su sueño y, aunque no fue nada fácil, al final lo consiguió con las mejores...
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Madonna enjoys pushing the envelope, generating accolades and controversy with each cause and project to which she lends her fame. A pop culture icon for over 30 years, her ongoing artistic evolution inspires fans who find her unconventionality refreshing. A self-described fighter, she's been unafraid to take a political stance, openly championing women's rights and civil rights throughout her career. This book tracks the queen of reinvention from...
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Even as a young girl growing up in Nova Scotia, Mona Louise Parsons stood out for her elegance and theatrical flair. But the life of this Wolfville native has always overshadowed her stage roles. From a Nova Scotian childhood, she became a 1920s New York chorus girl, a Depression-era nurse, a prisoner of the Nazis, and an escaped, emaciated fugitive who walked across Nazi Germany in the dying months of World War II.The process of uncovering the story...
90) Malala Yousafzai
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Malala Yousafzai is a young woman who nearly lost her life after being shot for speaking out in favor of women's education in a part of the world where that is still a rarity. Instead of hiding after such a frightening experience, she became even more outspoken in her belief that all girls and women should be able to go to school. Malala's incredible life story is presented to readers through accessible text, engaging sidebars, and quote boxes featuring...
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History Hub presents a complete biography of Anne Frank from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. On June 12, 1929, Annelies Marie Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany. Her parents were Edith and Otto Frank. When Hitler became Germany's leader, the family decided to move to Amsterdam. When Germany invaded the Netherlands, the family hid in the office building's secret annex. On August 4, 1944, the German police received a tip...
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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the miraculous story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived being trapped underground for 69 days. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. Each narrative-nonfiction book in the True Stories Real People series tells an amazing...
94) Malala Yousafzai
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The courageous, determined Malala Yousafzai, who became an internationally recognized advocate for the education of women and girls, survived an assassination attempt and won the Nobel Peace Prize, all while she was still in her teens. Young readers will be engaged by Yousafzai's incredible story. They'll also learn how important her parents' support has been to the young activist and will develop a better understanding of the culture in which Yousafzai...
95) Nelson Mandela
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After spending almost 30 years in prison for fighting against apartheid in South Africa, Nelson Mandela became that nation's first black president. This important biography explains to readers what apartheid is, how Mandela and his supporters battled against it, and how he survived a brutal imprisonment to become a living symbol of civil and democratic rights. Mandela's moving and inspiring life story is told through accessible text, supporting fact...
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The first American gay rights organization formed in 1924, but was soon pressured to disband. Another wouldn't form until the 1950s. The history of the U.S. movement to achieve progressive rights for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, or queer is full of stops, starts, victories, and tragedies, but also hope for the future. This important and timely volume describes a topic of history often glossed over and a...
97) Malcolm X
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Malcolm X was a courageous advocate for the rights of African Americans who led a fascinating, if sadly short, life. From his work for the Nation of Islam to his assassination, this book delicately handles the life of this important civil rights leader with age-appropriate language and content and a timeline for easy reference. Photographs of Malcolm X throughout his life enhance his conversion from militant black leader to peaceful civil rights activist....
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Martin Luther King Jr. was a galvanizing force in the Civil Rights Movement. This book follows King's life from his childhood growing up in the segregated South to his work with the church, his speeches, and his principles of civil disobedience. The book is not only an informative biography, but also teaches the value of speaking out against injustice.
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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the shocking story of Aron Ralston, a man who became trapped under a rock and had to cut off his own arm to survive. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative...
100) Prison Days
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'The author of this absorbing book was, where India is concerned, truly present at the Creation... I urge her book on everyone who lived in those great years and on all those who want to know more about them.' -John Kenneth Galbraith
When Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for the nation to join in the freedom struggle, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit threw herself wholeheartedly into the Movement, along with her father, Motilal Nehru, brother Jawaharlal, and husband,...
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