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"Posters plastered across the thirteen kingdoms are saying that Briar Rose has been murdered-- and the four Princes Charming (Prince Liam, Prince Frederic, Prince Duncan, and Prince Gustav) are the prime suspects. In a desperate attempt to clear their names, they discover that Briar's murder is just one part of a nefarious plot to take control of all thirteen kingdoms-- a plot that will lead to the doorstep of an eerily familiar fortress for a final...
3) Malcolm X
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Malcolm X was a leading figure during the civil rights movement, most known for his advocacy for extreme methods to achieve social justice and civil equality. Readers discover his philosophies, ambitions, contemporaries, and accomplishments during the rise of the Black Power movement. Through the integration of carefully constructed text, critical thinking questions, historical photographs, and engaging sidebars, readers dive deep into Malcolm X's...
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Martin Luther King Jr. is an iconic figure of the civil rights movement. His influence during the 1950s and 1960s led to key moments that defined the era, including impassioned speeches and marches through dangerous territory. Readers explore his life story, from birth to death, examining the ways he worked for social justice and civil equality in America. Through the use of historical photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, and critical thinking questions,...
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Working with her husband Martin Luther King Jr. and well after his death, Coretta Scott King was a civil rights activist in her own right. She had aspirations of becoming a musician, however, in the 1950s and 1960s, the world changed and Coretta Scott King joined the fight for a more equal America. Readers discover the story of her life, including her upbringing, her influence during the civil rights movement, and her legacy. Sidebars, fact boxes,...
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The first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall is a name synonymous with determination. He was an active voice in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, taking a prominent stance behind key court decisions that helped better the lives of African Americans all over the United States. This biography reveals his story: from birth to adulthood and death, exploring his dreams, decisions, and legacy. Readers learn about Marshall's...
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Jesse Jackson has spent much of his life working for social justice and peace. Today he remains a key figure in civil rights affairs. This engaging biography details the origins of his activism, his close ties to fellow civil rights heroes, and his actions in the fight for civil rights. Readers use historical photographs, a timeline, and critical thinking questions to closely examine Jackson's place in the civil rights movement. They'll survey his...
8) Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks was a legendary woman, who dared to stand against authority and helped spark a boycott and a movement in 1955. This book explores her life, her key decisions, and her role during the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s. Using historical photographs, fact boxes, sidebars, timelines, and critical thinking questions, readers explore her personal history, including her interaction with many leaders of the civil rights movement. They'll...
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