The Civil Rights Movement |
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| A Picture Book of Rosa Parks by David A. Adler. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white patron on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. When you read this book, you learn that ordinary people can change the world. Mrs, Rosa's simple act of defiance helped to launch the Civil Rights Movement in America, and she is remembered today as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. |
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| For more books featuring women leaders of the Civil Rights Movement check out Wonder Women of the Civil Rights Movement. |
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| Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport |
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| The author mixes her retelling of Dr. King's life with quotes from Dr. King. Dr. King lived a life of courage, and his words are an inspiration to people even today. Add the amazing artwork of Bryan Collier and you have one of the best picture book biographies available about Dr. King. This book brings Dr. King's life and story alive for children of today. Recommended by Rachel and Sarah. |
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| For more biographies on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., go to the Book Nuts Martin Luther King Day page. |
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