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Our Constitution (I Know America Ser.)
By Linda Carlson Johnson. 1992
Describes the creation of the United States Constitution and its first ten amendments--the Bill of Rights. Explains that the Constitution…
sets out the rules of government for the nation and lists the lawful rights of the citizens. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1992Paul Robeson (Crowell biographies)
By Eloise Greenfield, George Ford. 1975
Paul Robeson was born in 1898, the youngest of five children. His father was the pastor of a church in…
Princeton, New Jersey. Born a slave in North Carolina, Paul's father had fled to the North at the age of fifteen. He taught Paul to love words, written and spoken, and to stand up for what he believed in. Paul would become a great singer, actor, and spokesperson for African American people. For grades 2-4 and older readers. Jane Addams Award. 1975Winnie Mandela: the soul of South Africa (Women of Our Time Ser.)
By Milton Meltzer, Stephen Marchesi. 1986
A sympathetic biography of Winnie Mandela, whose life story personifies the struggle against South African apartheid. The daughter of a…
proud schoolteacher, she became involved in the activist movement while studying to become the country's first black medical social worker. Shortly thereafter she married the movement's leader, Nelson Mandela, who was given a life sentence in 1963. For grades 6-9Shh! we're writing the Constitution
By Jean Fritz, Tomie DePaola. 1987
Lively, anecdotal history of the writing and ratification of the Constitution. Includes the text of the Constitution as signed by…
the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1987Kamala Harris: rooted in justice
By Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman. 2020
Award-winning poet and author chronicles the formative moments of Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who would grow up to…
be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States. For grades K-3. 2020Together we march: 25 protest movements that marched into history
By Leah Henderson, Tyler Feder. 2021
The author covers twenty-five marches and protests, from "The March against Death" to end the war in Vietnam to the…
"Capitol Crawl" to eliminate barriers to people with disabilities. For grades 4-7. 2021Dream march: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the March on Washington (Step into reading. Step 3. A history reader)
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Sally Wern Comport. 2017
Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Jr. Set against Dr. King’s historic march on Washington in the summer of 1963, a moving story and powerful illustrations combine to illuminate not only one of America’s most celebrated leaders, but also one of America’s most celebrated moments. 2017. For preschool to grade 2Jeannette Rankin: First Lady of Congress
By Dan Andreasen, Trish Marx. 2006
This is a short telling of Jeannette Rankins's life long work. Rankin was born in Montana in 1880 and attended…
the newly formed University of Montana. After leading a successful campaign for women's suffrage in her home state, in 1916 she was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives. For grades 2-4Who is Jackie Chan? (Who is ...?)
By Gregory Copeland, Who Hq, Jody Jensen Shaffer, Who Hq. 2020
When Kong-sang (now known as Jackie Chan) was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with…
his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. For grades 4-7Who was Walt Disney? (Who was--?)
By Whitney Stewart, Nancy Harrison, Who Hq, Who Hq. 2009
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Walt Disney, the famous cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven…
Dwarfs, and Bambi and was the owner of Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland. Who was...series. For grades 4-7Who was Maya Angelou? (Who Was?)
By Dede Putra, Ellen Labrecque, Who Hq, Who Hq. 2016
A biography about a strong native Missouri black woman who was able to pull herself out of her situation and…
become a successful poet and writer who flourished at life. For grades 4-7. Unrated. BestsellerTo preserve the Union: causes and effects of the Missouri compromise (Cause and Effect)
By William Foley, KaaVonia Hinton. 2014
Missouri wanted to become a state but the United States was divided about whether to expand slavery or to limit…
it. Explore the causes and effects of the decisions made to have Missouri become a state in the nation with the Missouri Compromise. For grades 3-6George Caleb Bingham: frontier artist, Missouri politician (Notable Missourians)
By Greg Olson. 2017
George Caleb Bingham was a Missouri artist and politician. During his lifetime, he was known as “The Missouri Artist”. Painting…
his most significant pieces between 1845 and 1860, Bingham produced many remarkable drawings, portraits, landscapes and scenes of social and political life on the frontier. He was also active in civic affairs, and contributed to the political life of Missouri before and after the Civil War. For grades 4-7Stamped (for kids): Racism, antiracism, and you
By Sonja Cherry-Paul. 2021
This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is…
an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America. Race. Uh-oh. The R-word. But actually talking about race is one of the most important things to learn how to do. Adapted from the groundbreaking bestseller Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, this book takes readers on a journey from present to past and back again. Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they'll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives.Finding my dance
By Ria Thundercloud. 2022
In her debut picture book, adapted for audio, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path…
to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles—tap, jazz, ballet—but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up. Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey—from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional.Who is Elton John? (Who Was?)
By Kirsten Anderson. 2021
How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the…
biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like "Your Song," "Crocodile Rock" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Known for his outlandish stage costumes and giant glasses, Elton John continues to write songs for Broadway musicals, Hollywood soundtracks, and Top-40 hitsCold War: the American crusade against world communism, 1945-1991
By James A. Warren, James A Warren, Mr James A. Warren. 1996
Chronicles America's worldwide struggle against communism from 1945 through 1991. Explores the ideologies, goals, and policies of the United States…
and the Soviet Union and traces the global effects of the long conflict between the superpowers. For junior and senior high and older readersFallout: Spies, superbombs, and the ultimate cold war showdown
By Steve Sheinkin. 2021
New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build—and…
Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon , taking listeners on a terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured destruction. As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night. The Cold War game grows more precarious as weapons are pointed towards each other, with fingers literally on the trigger. The decades-long showdown culminates in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world's close call with the third―and final―world warWho was bob marley? (Who Was?)
By Katie Ellison. 2017
Get Up, Stand Up! for the king of reggae music! Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to…
be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon. This title in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty illustrations that help bring the story to lifeWho was david bowie? (Who Was?)
By Margaret Gurevich. 2021
Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most…
influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, wasn't just an incredible singer; he had an amazing talent for keeping his fans happily guessing about what he would do next. He alternated between musical genres with ease, established a successful acting career, and even created a legendary persona—the rocker alien Ziggy Stardust—that people still dress up as for Halloween each year. Author Margaret Gurevich takes readers through David Bowie's life and shows exactly why he is an inspiration to many people and is celebrated all over the world