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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
ISBN: 9780448447230 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in support of the right to vote, desegregation, and other basic civil rights. Maintaining nonviolent and peaceful tactics even when his life was threatened, King was also an advocate for the poor and spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death?from an assassin's bullet?in 1968. With clearly written text that explains this tumultuous time in history and 80 black-and-white illustrations, this Who Was celebrates the vision...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing black people across the country in ...
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25,10 zł |
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Take a Seat -- Make a Stand : A Hero in the Family: The Story of Sarah Key Evans, a Civil Rights Hero Who Would Not Be Moved
ISBN: 9780595417612 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This book tells of Sarah Keys Evans, an unsung Civil Rights hero. As a young woman in the Women's Army Corps in 1952, she did what Rosa Parks did-three years "before" Rosa Parks. Sarah Keys Evans kept standing up for her rights until victory was won. Her story shows that an individual can have an impact on history, and that in troubled times ordinary people can step up and accomplish remarkable things. Her story also shows that change is a step-by-step process. Many small contributions along the way help to bring about big shifts in attitudes and laws.
"Sarah Keys, a courageous Army... This book tells of Sarah Keys Evans, an unsung Civil Rights hero. As a young woman in the Women's Army Corps in 1952, she did what Rosa Parks did-thre...
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50,06 zł |
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Margaret Sanger
ISBN: 9780791080306 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Sanger was the founder of the birth control movement in the United States and was an international leader in the field. Her work as a nurse convinced her that limiting the size of families through elective birth control was needed to achieve social progress.
Sanger was the founder of the birth control movement in the United States and was an international leader in the field. Her work as a nurse convinced ...
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160,83 zł |
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A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9780823408474 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. The story of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The story of the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner. |
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33,47 zł |
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Jessie de la Cruz: A Profile of a United Farm Worker
ISBN: 9780892552856 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. A field worker from the age of five, Jessie knew poverty, harsh working conditions, and the exploitation of Mexicans and all poor people. Her response was to take a stand. She joined the fledgling United Farm Workers union and, at Cesar Chavez's request, became its first woman recruiter. She also participated in strikes, helped ban the crippling short-handle hoe, became a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, testified before the Senate, and met with the Pope Jessie's life story personalizes an historical movement and shows teens how an ordinary woman became extraordinary through...
A field worker from the age of five, Jessie knew poverty, harsh working conditions, and the exploitation of Mexicans and all poor people. Her response...
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50,06 zł |
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Three Little Words: A Memoir
ISBN: 9781416948063 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. "Sunshine, you're my baby and I'm your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she's not your mama." Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system. Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and...
"Sunshine, you're my baby and I'm your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she's not your mama." Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent ni...
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83,75 zł |
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9781423106357 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, "Martin's Big Words" is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America-and the world-forever. This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leade... |
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37,66 zł |
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Payne Man
ISBN: 9781432705824 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Payne Man - an exciting autobiographical adventure filled with unsolved mysteries The human mind has to be molded and shaped like art to reach its true potential. By hearing the testimony and the cry of the afflicted innocent, only then can our minds can be open to change. The author has revealed the hidden injustices of every day life sharing his experiences of military and family challenges. The author encourages the reader to be receptive to positive influences, which can open up new opportunities for all concerned. Payne Man - an exciting autobiographical adventure filled with unsolved mysteries The human mind has to be molded and shaped like art to reach... |
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52,93 zł |
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Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
ISBN: 9780763638801 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott -- and was instrumental in bringing equality to his community.
"Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in poverty in segregated Savannah, Georgia. Determined to make a difference in his community, W.W. Law assisted blacks in registering to vote, joined the NAACP and trained protestors in the use of nonviolent civil disobedience, and, in 1961, led the Great Savannah Boycott. In that famous... A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott -- and w...
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33,47 zł |
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Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
ISBN: 9781423104087 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A voracious reader, Lincoln spent every spare moment of his days filling his mind with knowledge, from history to literature to mathematics, preparing himself to one day lead the country he loved towards greater equality and prosperity.
Despite the obstacles he faced as a self-educated man from the back woods, Lincoln persevered in his political career, and his compassion and honesty gradually earned him the trust of many Americans. As president,... From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A vora...
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71,18 zł |
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Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together
ISBN: 9781554532711 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. It costs a lot of money to build a well in Africa --- a lot more than Ryan Hreljac had thought. Still, the six year old kept doing chores around his parents' house, even after he learned it could take him years to earn enough money. Then a friend of the family wrote an article in the local newspaper about Ryan's wish to build a well to supply people with safe, clean water. Before long, ripples of goodwill began spreading. People started sending money to help pay for Ryan's well. Ryan was interviewed on television. His dream of a well became an international news story.
In Agweo,... It costs a lot of money to build a well in Africa --- a lot more than Ryan Hreljac had thought. Still, the six year old kept doing chores around his p...
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46,04 zł |
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Wangari's Trees of Peace
ISBN: 9780152065454 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something--and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an author's note.This...
As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being...
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75,37 zł |
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Three Little Words
ISBN: 9781416948070 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her own voice. "Sunshine, you're my baby and I'm your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she's not your mama." Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper...
An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memorie...
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54,42 zł |
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Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
ISBN: 9780756989354 / Angielski / Prebound / 105 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. |
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70,38 zł |
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DK Readers L4: Free at Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9780756656157 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Free at Last is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged nonviolent protest to fulfill his dream of an America where people would be judged by the content of their character, not by the color of their skin.
Free at Last is a biography of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., who encouraged nonviolent protest to fulfill his dream of an...
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20,91 zł |
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Al Sharpton
ISBN: 9781604138344 / Angielski / Twarda / 105 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. In Al Sharpton, read how this civil rights leader has brought attention to many human rights and civil rights issues over the past few decades.
In Al Sharpton, read how this civil rights leader has brought attention to many human rights and civil rights issues over the past few decades.
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170,88 zł |
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Paul Robeson
ISBN: 9781604138436 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 25-30 dni roboczych. Paul Robeson rose from humble circumstances to become a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and college football star. Discouraged by the limited opportunities for black lawyers in the United States, he gave up a law career to become a professional actor and singer. His rich bass-baritone voice, personal charisma, and exceptional acting abilities soon made him one of the most acclaimed performers of his era. During the 1930s, Robeson also became known for his commitment to a variety of social causes. Robeson's outspoken admiration for the Soviet Union, however, turned him into a pariah in the United...
Paul Robeson rose from humble circumstances to become a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and college football star. Discouraged by the limited opportunities for...
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170,88 zł |
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quin Fue Martin Luther King, Jr.?
ISBN: 9780448458557 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. |
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33,47 zł |
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9781426310874 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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...
The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Re...
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20,91 zł |
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Notes from Canada's Young Activists
ISBN: 9781771004305 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-20 dni roboczych. Twenty-five young Canadian activists tell their stories of what motivated them to take action to change the world. How do members of the twenty-something generation see the world? What is their vision for the future? This book presents the stories of members of young Canadians who are working to create a more sustainable, compassionate, and conscientious global society. In this compilation of personal stories, young citizens describe the moment they were inspired to pursue their passion to improve their world. Their methods and causes are diverse, and their stories highlight the innovative...
Twenty-five young Canadian activists tell their stories of what motivated them to take action to change the world. How do members of the twenty-someth...
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91,96 zł |
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