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John Adams: farmer from Braintree,: Champion of Independence
Joyce Blackburn
Unknown Binding (Word Books, March 15, 1970)From the People You Should Know series.
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Malcolm X: Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist
Ebony Joy Wilkins
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader.
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People We Should Know Second Series: Fall 2009 Release Set
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Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas—from sports to politics. Each exciting book gives readers insight about each person’s early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
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Michelle Obama: Get to Know the Influential First Lady and Education Advocate
Lakita Wilson
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)The first black First Lady in U.S. history (and one of the most beloved), Michelle Obama brought intelligence and passion to her role. Readers will learn how her years as a daughter, student, lawyer, wife, and mother shaped her into the influential education, healthy living, and women's rights advocate she is today.
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People We Should Know Second Series: Fall 2009 Release Set
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Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)Now expanded to 48 pages, our ongoing, exciting biography series introduces readers to some of the most remarkable people in recent times—and in the news today. People We Should Know gives readers a close-up look at key figures from a variety of arenas—from sports to politics. Each exciting book gives readers insight about each person’s early life, inspirations, and the struggles they faced on their rise to greatness.
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People You Should Know
M. Michelle Derosier, Jehan Jones-Radgowski, Rebecca Ann Langston-George, John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2019)Meet the people you should know. The lives of history-makers from the past and present come together in this engaging nonfiction series. Discover how their early days helped to shape their contributions later in life and why their work has a lasting impact today. Authentic narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and fact boxes help readers get to know these amazing people.
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People You Should Know
M. Michelle Derosier, Jehan Jones-Radgowski, Rebecca Ann Langston-George, John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Hardcover (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)Meet the people you should know. The lives of history-makers from the past and present come together in this engaging nonfiction series. Discover how their early days helped to shape their contributions later in life and why their work has a lasting impact today. Authentic narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and fact boxes help readers get to know these amazing people.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Get to Know the Rising Politician
Leticia Gonzales
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers.
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