Ordinary people change the world (Picture books)
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I am Albert Einstein
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I am Lucille Ball
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12) I am Jim Henson
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street.
13) I am Sacagawea
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition"--Provided by publisher.
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I am Marie Curie
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19) I am Walt Disney
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--
20) I am Anne Frank
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Tells the story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who documented her life while hiding from the Nazis during World War II."--Provided by publisher.
23) I am Frida Kahlo
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"--
26) I am I.M. Pei
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"This picture book biography follows I. M. Pei's start as an architect and his lasting impact on buildings all around the world"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Black History Month - Children
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People K-2 2023
NCSS / CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People K-2 2023
Description
A biography of boxer Muhammad Ali.
"Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today"--provided by publisher.
29) I am John Lewis
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
Examines the life and career of "John Lewis, known for his role in the civil rights movement--having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March--and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. [He] was never afraid to get in good trouble"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.