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Black History Matters: Civil Rights Movement Heroes
L.A. Amber
Paperback (Independently published, July 8, 2020)Instant Best Seller in Black History BooksA tribute to our Civil Rights Movement Heroes – This book will make your child proud of their heritage. A beautifully crafted collection of poetry and rhymes of black leaders who fought for what is right and changed history — but more importantly, a story of overcoming, encouragement, and survival. Black History Matters - Civil Rights Movement Heroes honors the following black leaders: Frederick DouglassHarriet TubmanBooker T. WashingtonIda B. WellsW.E.B. Du BoisNannie Helen BurroughsPaul RobesonElla BakerThurgood MarshallPauli Murray Bayard RustinRosa ParksDaisy BatesJames BaldwinShirley Anita ChisholmMalcolm XMartin Luther King, Jr. Claudette ColvinStokely CarmichaelRuby Bridges
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Kings & Queens
Pamela Egan
Hardcover (Parragon Publishing, March 15, 1999)None
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Julius Caesar: Roman General
T P Wiseman
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)"One of the most renowned names in history, Julius Caesar earned his reputation as a strict general, a resilient and resourceful thinker, and a determined dictator. This is the story of Caesar's life, accomplishments, and death, and the legacy of his name today"--
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Native American Chiefs & Warriors
Stuart A. Kallen
Library Binding (Lucent Books, July 1, 1999)Discusses the lives and achievements of five famous and influential Native American chiefs: King Philip, Chief Pontiac, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and Wilma Mankiller.
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Rosa Parks : Fight for Freedom
Brandt
Paperback (Troll Communications, March 1, 1998)A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement
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History Makers - Great Composers
Stuart A. Kallen
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Feb. 7, 2000)The notes written by history's great composers have influenced the sound and feel of music from Renaissance ballads to jazz to rock and roll. Great Composers illuminates the fascinating lives of a line of composers including Bach to Mozart to Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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History Makers - Ancient Philosophers
Don Nardo
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Oct. 24, 2003)The lives, struggles, and ideas of some of the world's greatest thinkers are covered in this informative, entertaining volume. Representing the West are Democritus, Plato, and Aristotle; while the Eastern philosophers covered include Confucius, Chuang-tzu, and Buddha.
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History Makers - Basketball Greats
Joanne Mattern
Hardcover (Lucent Books, Nov. 7, 2002)Basketball has had many memorable players. But a few have achieved true greatness. Players such as George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, John Stockton, and Michael Jordan have made their mark through incredible records or outstanding styles of play that changed the game itself.
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Rulers of Ancient Rome
Don Nardo
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1999)Discusses the contributions of various rulers of ancient Rome, including Fabius, Marius, Caesar, Cicero, Augustus, Nero, Constantine, and Justinian
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Louis Armstrong: Jazz Musician
Joel Newsome
Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)"The world of jazz was just developing when Louis Armstrong was born in 1901. During his life, Armstrong became a defining figure in the burgeoning jazz movement, developing his own style in both bands and in a solo career. His unique approach inspired other jazz contemporaries, including Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday. This is the story of his life, death, and legacy, and his lasting influence on jazz today"--
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Thurgood Marshall: Freedom's Defender
Leland Ware
Hardcover (Time Life Education, Oct. 1, 1999)Discusses the life and times of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.
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Magicians and Illusionists
Adam Woog
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2000)Discusses the lives of eight famous magicians, including Robert-Houdin, Herrman the Great, Kellar, Harry Houdini, Jasper Maskelyne, David Copperfield, and Penn and Teller
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