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[2021]
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"That They Lived: African Americans Who Changed the World features Riley's grandson, Caleb, and Lola photographed in timeless black and white, dressed as important individuals such as business owners, educators, civil rights leaders, and artists, alongside detailed biographies that begin with the figures as young children who had the same ambitions, fears, strengths, and obstacles facing them that readers today may still experience. Muhammad Ali's...
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[2014]
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This biography examines the remarkable life of Malcolm X using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Malcolm X's family background, childhood, education, and role as a human rights activist and nation of Islam leader. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index....
47) Malcolm X
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c2013
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A biography of African-American civil right activist Malcolm X.
49) Allen Iverson
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c2003
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Profiles the small, light, and quick basketball star who led the Philadelphia 76ers to the NBA Finals in 2001 and earned the All-Star MVP trophy and the NBA's Most Valuable Player award in the process.
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2015.
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Learn about slavery and the fight for freedom in this book examining the stories of slave narratives and their effect on the abolitionist movement of the United States. The book is complete with timeline, primary sources, photographs, and excerpts from the time period.
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Take an exciting journey through Black history with dozens of inspiring biographies for kids. From the queens and pharaohs of ancient Egypt to modern-day scientists, athletes, and journalists, discover the lives of black leaders and role models throughout history. Black Heroes: a Black History Book for Kids is packed with 51 brief and engaging biographies of inspiring figures from Africa, the United States, and around the world. Learn about how these...
60) Harriet Tubman
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[2020]
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"How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--