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Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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"On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a unanimous ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, because separate could never be equal. Now readers can step back in time to learn about what led up to this major milestone in the Civil Rights movement, how the landmark case unfolded, and the ways in which one critical day changed America forever"--
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Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
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"On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people marched on the United States capital to demand equal economic opportunities and civil rights for Black Americans. And at the end of the event, Martin Luther King Jr. took to the podium and delivered his unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, how this historic demonstration unfolded, and the ways in which...
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English
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"Fannie Lou Hamer was a powerful leader in the fight for Civil Rights and women's rights. Before she became an activist, she was a young girl in Mississippi who loved to read and recite poetry. She overcame many challenges and used her voice to stand up for equality and justice. Explore how Fannie went from being a young girl who had to leave school at age 12 to one of the leading voices of the Civil Rights Movement"--
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English
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Show kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th century
From fighting against discrimination to changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today. Spanning the 1900s through the 2000s, this journey through history introduces kids to the struggles and triumphs of Black people in the United States through 30 defining moments of the 20th century....
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
240 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm aided in molding Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and helped him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence"--