Rosa Parks
ROSA PARKS
Civil Rights Activist
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Who Was Rosa Parks?
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Call Number: 323.1196 PARISBN: 9780448454429Publication Date: 2010In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." This biography has black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Nelson Mandela
NELSON MANDELA
Former President of South Africa
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Nelson Mandela
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Call Number: B 920 MANISBN: 9789380741161Publication Date: 2012South Africa was a nation ruled by an oppressive and discriminatory set of laws known as apartheid. South Africans desperately needed their freedom and Nelson Mandela answered the call.
John F. Kennedy
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Former U.S. President
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John F. Kennedy
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Call Number: 920 KENISBN: 9780789493163Publication Date: 2003In John F. Kennedy, Joyce Milton presents an insightful assessment of the 35th president's life and legacy.
Malala Yousafzai
MALALA YOUSAFZAI
Education Activist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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Malala
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Call Number: 371.822 YOUISBN: 9780316527149Publication Date: 2018A chapter book edition of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's bestselling story of courageously standing up for girls' education.
Gandhi
GANDHI
Leader of Indian Independence, Nonviolent Activist
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Who Was Gandhi?
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Call Number: B 920 GANISBN: 9780448482354Publication Date: 2014Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom.
Greta Thunberg
GRETA THUNBERG
Environmental Activist
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Greta's Story
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Call Number: 333. 7 THUISBN: 9781760642198Publication Date: 2019Greta's protest began the Fridays for Future - or School Strike 4 Climate - movement, which millions have now joined around the world. Greta has spoken at COP24, the UN summit on climate change, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future.
