Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

A Step 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader about our forty-fourth president, Barack Obama--revised to include an account of his reelection and new photographs With clear and accessible language, independent readers can learn how the lessons and love from Obama's mother and grandparents shaped him; how the places he lived influenced him; and how he turned his childhood feeling of being an outsider into a...

Young readers can now learn about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in this Level 3 Step into Reading Biography Reader. 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.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging...

On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car--even on roller-skates--to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.

The lives and achievements of notable African Americans spring to life in this carefully researched and finely rendered coloring book. Spanning over 150 years of American history, the volume pays tribute to figures in civil rights, music, sports, politics, literature, government, and other areas.
Forty-five ready-to-color illustrations depict a group of remarkable people -- Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom in 1838; Sojourner Truth, a crusader for women's rights and racial equality; author Toni Morrison; Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and other...

In this level three biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful...

This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers.

"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

"Lasky's engaging account moves smoothly through events in Walker's life. . . . The illustrations . . . are attractive and rich in historical detail." -- BOOKLIST (starred review)

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No phone.
No car.
No bananas.

That's how I grew up in East Germany.

Find out more about life in this former Soviet-controlled state within this fun and exciting childhood biography.

Experience another kid's childhood inside every My Childhood Series book

More MY CHILDHOOD SERIES books soon:
Growing Up In Poland
&
Growing up in Czechoslovakia

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