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  • Unbound and Unbroken: the Story of Frederick Douglas

    Amos Esty

    Library Binding (Morgan Reynolds Pub, Sept. 30, 2010)
    Traces the life and historical impact of the noted abolitionist, detailing his birth into slavery and harsh upbringing, his subsequent escape, and his emergence as a leader.
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  • Cesar E. Chavez

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 2002)
    Explores Cesar Chavez's Life As A Mexican-American And His Important Role As A Labor Leader. Chavez Dedicated His Life To Improving The Lives Of Migrant Farm Workers.
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  • Coretta Scott King

    Maria Nelson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Martin Luther King, Jr. wasnt the only influential leader in the King familyhis wife Coretta was an important civil rights activist, too. This book introduces readers to Coretta Scott King through her involvement with the African American fight for freedom and her lifelong dedication to equality for all. Filled with historic photographs from the civil rights movement, fascinating facts about her life with Martin Luther King Jr., and a timeline of key events, this book is an important resource for readers learning about civil rights for the first time.
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  • Meet Al Sharpton

    Melody S Mis

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Profiles the politician and minister who fights for equal rights and treatment of African Americans, discussing his career and the major issues he has supported.
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  • Jackie Robinson

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 2003)
    Rourke Discovery Library. 24 page Hardcover Children's Book Covering Jackie Robinson's Life and Career. Cover Photo-Jackie Robinson Joins the Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947. All Photos in Book, Courtesy of The National Baseball Hall Of Fame, Cooperstown, NY.
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  • Meet Martin Luther King JR.

    Melody S Mis

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Profiles the Baptist minister who led the movement to give African Americans civil rights, discussing his childhood, activist works, and legacy.
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  • Martin Luther King Jr.

    Barbara M Linde

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential leaders of civil rights movement in the United States. Including famous quotes from his speeches, stirring photographs from his many public appearances, and a timeline of important events, this book introduces Kings message of nonviolence in an engaging way. Information about Kings involvement in the March on Washington, the Montgomery bus boycott, and other important historical events teaches readers about the civil rights movement, as well as Kings enduring legacy.
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  • Meet Coretta Scott King

    Melody S Mis

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Profiles 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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  • Susan B. Anthony

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 2003)
    Book by McLeese, Don
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  • Meet Malcolm X

    Melody S Mis

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Profiles the Black Muslim leader who advocated the use of violence in the quest for civil rights for African Americans.
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  • Rosa Parks

    Don McLeese

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, June 1, 2002)
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  • Civil Rights Crusaders

    Gareth Stevens Publishing

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
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