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Books in Civil Rights Leaders series

  • Thurgood Marshall

    Barbara M Linde

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Thurgood Marshall was an important pioneer in the civil rights movement both for his work as the lawyer who helped overturn school segregation and as the first African American on the Supreme Court. In this book, readers explore Marshalls life through his historical accomplishments which are enhanced by photographs, insightful facts, and a helpful timeline. Marshall never let separate but equal stop him, and this book inspires readers to stand up for themselves, too.
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  • Malcolm X

    Barbara M. Linde

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    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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  • Meet Rosa Parks

    Melody S. Mis

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 30, 2008)
    Profiles the African American woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus sparked a boycott and helped drive the civil rights movement.
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  • Meet Jesse Jackson

    Melody S. Mis

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 2, 2008)
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  • Thurgood Marshall

    Barbara M. Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A brief biography of the lawyer who helped win many civil rights cases, including the school segregation case Brown v. Board of Education, and later became the first African American to be Solicitor General and a Supreme Court justice.
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  • Coretta Scott King

    Maria Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A brief biography of the wife of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., who shared his dedication to working peaceably to achieve equality for all Americans.
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  • Jesse Jackson

    Barbara Linde

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Still an active member of the political process today, Jesse Jackson has been a voice for African Americans since the 1960s. This book chronicles Jacksons journey from humble beginnings in South Carolina to prominent civil rights activist, politician, and leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Enhanced by a timeline detailing important events, Jacksons life inspires all readers to make their voices heard.
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  • Malcolm X

    Barbara M. Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Highlights the life and accomplishments of an African American Black Muslim leader who campaigned for civil rights.
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  • Jesse Jackson

    Barbara M. Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Profiles the civil rights activist and politician, discussing his involvement in the civil rights movement, his presidential campaigns, and his role as freelance diplomat and world humanitarian.
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  • Rosa Parks

    Barbara M. Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    A brief biography of the woman whose years of working for civil rights led her to refuse to give up her seat to a white person, setting off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and who became known as "the mother of the civil rights movement."
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  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Barbara M. Linde

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Highlights the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader and Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr.
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt

    Don McLeese

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, June 1, 2002)
    Don McLeese
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