Books with title Bars of America

Using Stanford University's voluminous collection of archival material, including previously unpublished writings, interviews, recordings, and correspondence, King scholar Clayborne Carson has constructed a remarkable first-person account of Dr. King's extraordinary life. Beginning with his boyhood, the book portrays King's education as a minister, his ascendancy as a leader of the Montgomery bus boycott, his pivotal role in the civil rights demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and his complex relationship with the Kennedy brothers, LBJ, Malcolm X, and numerous other leading figures of the day.

This is an A Beka Book compilation of classic short stories, fables, parables, and poems adapted for elementary readers. Content themes include courage, freedom, loyalty, compassion, friendship, perseverance, justice, nobility, patriotism, sacrifice, initiative, industry, contentment, humility, kindness, humor, faith, family, learning, and wisdom. Colorful illustrations and comfortably sized print make this 327-page reader ideal for 6th graders.

From Apple Pie to the San Diego Zoo, kids explore the alphabet on a guided tour of American places, faces and fun. They'll visit American landmarks on their journey, including the Statue of Liberty and Yellowstone National Park. They'll also meet friendly characters enjoying American pastimes, such as playing baseball, listening to jazz and watching Fourth of July fireworks. Vivid illustrations and simple language guarantee that even the youngest travellers will enjoy this trip!