ilość książek w kategorii: 471
Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
ISBN: 9780448447230 / Angielski / Miękka / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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25,73 zł |
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. 5-8 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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51,32 zł |
Margaret Sanger
ISBN: 9780791080306 / Angielski / Twarda / 112 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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160,07 zł |
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9781423106357 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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42,90 zł |
Payne Man
ISBN: 9781432705824 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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47,86 zł |
Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery
ISBN: 9781880000427 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Born into slavery young Frederick dreams of the day he and his people will be free. Yet until that day comes, his only escape is through the books he reads, which take him to worlds far from his own. When a menacing overseer named Covey sees that Frederick is different from the others, he sets out to -break- the young reader. But Frederick's surprising response to Covey's brutality is an act of courage that frees forever what no person can hold captive: his spirit In his picture book debut, fine artist Cedric Lucas a hauntingly realistic portrait of a cruel era. William Miller... Born into slavery young Frederick dreams of the day he and his people will be free. Yet until that day comes, his only escape is through the books ... |
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47,03 zł |
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
ISBN: 9780763638801 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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34,31 zł |
Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
ISBN: 9781423104087 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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72,96 zł |
The Bite of Mango
ISBN: 9781554511587 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As a child in a small rural village in Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kamara lived peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Rumors of rebel attacks were no more than a distant worry. But when 12-year-old Mariatu set out for a neighboring village, she never arrived. Heavily armed rebel soldiers, many no older than children themselves, attacked and tortured Mariatu. During this brutal act of senseless violence they cut off both her hands. Stumbling through the countryside, Mariatu miraculously survived. The sweet taste of a mango, her first food after the attack, reaffirmed her desire to live, but...
As a child in a small rural village in Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kamara lived peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Rumors of rebel attacks were no...
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55,62 zł |
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
ISBN: 9780152065454 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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DK Readers L4: Free at Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9780756656157 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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21,43 zł |
Al Sharpton
ISBN: 9781604138344 / Angielski / Twarda / 105 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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186,80 zł |
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement
ISBN: 9781600608490 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The son of an Alabama sharecropper, John Lewis experienced the injustice of segregation early in life. Inspired to action by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis joined with civil rights leaders who believed in fighting segregation peacefully. From Nashville, Tennessee, to Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, Lewis was in the forefront of the major civil rights protests of the 1960s. In the face of physical attacks, he persevered with dignity and a devotion to nonviolence, helping southern black people gain the right to vote. Lewis continued his commitment to human rights from his home...
The son of an Alabama sharecropper, John Lewis experienced the injustice of segregation early in life. Inspired to action by the words of Dr. Martin L...
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55,62 zł |
Martin Luther King, Jr.
ISBN: 9781426310874 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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21,43 zł |
Notes from Canada's Young Activists
ISBN: 9781771004305 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 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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94,27 zł |
Diane Dupuy: Founder of the Famous PEOPLE Players
ISBN: 9781482085518 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As a child, Diane didn't fit in and was teased and bullied at school. Read about her struggles and successes. See how faith, a vision, and determination combine to build Famous PEOPLE Players, a theater company, where the impossible becomes possible for special needs individuals and miracles are commonplace.
As a child, Diane didn't fit in and was teased and bullied at school. Read about her struggles and successes. See how faith, a vision, and determinati...
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58,39 zł |
Rosie Castro: Trailblazer
ISBN: 9781482075533 / Angielski / Miękka / 142 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rosie Castro is an example to emulate. See how she fights the discrimination Mexican Americans faced in Texas in the 1960s and 1970s. Follow her life long involvement in education and politics; listen in to her strategy sessions; learn why she is called an activist and trailblazer.
Rosie Castro is an example to emulate. See how she fights the discrimination Mexican Americans faced in Texas in the 1960s and 1970s. Follow her life ...
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Oxford Bookworms Factfiles: Martin Luther King: Level 3: 1000-Word Vocabulary
ISBN: 9780194233934 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Features topics such as environmental issues, historical facts, and culture. Full-color photographs, introductions, glossaries, and exercises enhance student reading and learning. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
Features topics such as environmental issues, historical facts, and culture. Full-color photographs, introductio...
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55,59 zł |
Kids Who Are Changing the World: A Book from the Goodplanet Foundation
ISBN: 9781402295324 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The inspiring stories of 45 young heroes who have made an impact on our planet. Forty-five young people from around the world (including twelve from the U.S. and four from Canada) are doing something every day to make the world a better place. They discovered issues that concerned them and did something about it. With skills ranging from singing, drawing, and painting to fund-raising, public demonstrations, and events, they have fought climate change and pollution, and worked to protect animals and their natural habitats. This inspiring book also includes reference... The inspiring stories of 45 young heroes who have made an impact on our planet. Forty-five young people from around the wo... |
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85,85 zł |
Noah's Walk
ISBN: 9781494968076 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Noah's Walk follows Noah Rattler, as he walked from Houston, Texas to Los Angeles, California to raise awareness for homelessness. His journey covered 1,800 miles, over a four and a half month time span Noah's Walk talks about his accomplishments and challenges, while serving as a fun learning tool that teaches Civic Responsibility, Social & Cultural Awareness, Geography and much more... Noah's Walk is suitable for all ages
Noah's Walk follows Noah Rattler, as he walked from Houston, Texas to Los Angeles, California to raise awareness for homelessness. His journey covered...
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63,08 zł |