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Miami Jackson Gets It Straight
AvPatricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
82 kr
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MIAMI JACKSON CAN’T wait for school to end. But who ever thought five days could be so long? His teacher is leaving for Ghana, his arch-enemy, Destinee Tate, is on his case, and now Miami’s keeping secrets from his best friend, String. Summer can’t come soon enough!
Miami Jackson Gets It Straight
AvFredrick McKissack,Patricia McKissack
E-bok
Engelska, 2010
94 kr
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MIAMI JACKSON CAN’T wait for school to end. But who ever thought five days could be so long? His teacher is leaving for Ghana, his arch-enemy, Destinee Tate, is on his case, and now Miami’s keeping secrets from his best friend, String. Summer can’t come soon enough!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Booker T. Washington
African-American Leader
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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With skills like farming, carpentry, and sewing, Booker T. Washington believed that blacks could find acceptance in the racist white society of the late 1880s. His school became a leading educator of African Americans, and he became a powerful national figure, advising business owners and even presidents. Though many considered Washington the most important black leader of his time, some other black leaders criticized his accommodating "Uncle Tom" views. In simple language, the McKissacks clarify Booker T. Washington''s philosophy, accomplishments, and place in history.
Carter G. Woodson
Black History Pioneer
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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Carter G. Woodson, born just ten years after the Civil War ended, grew up in the lingering shadow of slavery. Woodson became a scholar dedicated to learning, teaching, and writing about the history of his people. Today, because of the efforts of this one man, Black History Month is celebrated annually and African-American history is a well-respected field of study. The McKissacks bring this pioneering historian into sharp focus for another generation of budding young scholars.
Frederick Douglass
Fighter Against Slavery
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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Despite being a slave, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write. At age 21, he escaped from slavery and created a new life for himself as a free man. Intelligent and charismatic, Douglass became the leading voice against slavery in the 1800s. "There is no way a nation can call itself free and accept slavery," he said. The McKissacks'' lively, easy-to-read text highlights the importance of this internationally known author and orator.
George Washington Carver
Scientist and Inventor
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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George Washington Carver spent his life asking questions and looking for the answers. He gained a reputation as the farmers'' best friend after teaching about crop rotation. He told farmers to grow peanuts and sweet potatoes to "rest" their soil between cotton crops. And what could they do with all those peanuts? Carver developed more than 300 peanut-based products, from milk to printers'' ink, and more than 100 ways to use sweet potatoes. Young children love the story of this exceptional inventor.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Fighter for Justice
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett rose from her roots in slavery to become an outspoken voice for her people. She was an important and influential journalist at a time in history when few women had careers. Using the power of her writing, she launched the first anti-lynching campaign and gained worldwide attention for this cause. Readers will love the story of this exceptional talent.
Jesse Owens
Legendary Track Star
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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"I always loved running," said Jesse Owens, who as a boy could outrun all his playmates. When he competed in the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, people used words like "express" and "comet" to describe him. Owens won an amazing four Olympic gold medals in track and field events, and demonstrated to the world that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler''s theory of racial inferiority was wrong. An athlete, humanitarian, speaker, and author, Owens dedicated his later years to helping the youth of America reach for greatness.
Louis Armstrong
King of Jazz
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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"Music has been in my blood from the day I was born," said Louis Armstrong. He rose from a troubled childhood and a life of poverty to set the music world on fire. Armstrong''s lively trumpet playing, trademark "scat" singing, and natural talent for showmanship dazzled audiences for more than fifty years. In clear, crisp prose, the McKissacks place Armstrong in American musical history and show the impact his extraordinary talent made throughout the world.
Madam C.J. Walker
Inventor and Millionaire
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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"Don''t wait for opportunities to come...get up and make them," said Madam C. J. Walker. She rose from laundry woman to become America''s first black woman millionaire. Born in poverty, Walker set her sights on a better life and made her fortune by developing hair care and beauty products specially formulated for African Americans. As her wealth and influence grew, she also channeled her energies into working for civil rights and social change. This real-life rags-to-riches story is presented here in an engaging narrative by the McKissacks.
Marian Anderson
Amazing Opera Singer
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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Marian Anderson, with the power of her magnificent voice, triumphed over the racial barriers of her time. In a career that spanned four decades, she lifted herself out of poverty to become a world-famous singer. In this wonderful, easy text, the McKissacks show how the light of Marian Anderson grew bright and transformed her into one of the most beloved people around the world.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Leader
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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The McKissacks offer an easy-to-read journey through King''s life, as he brought people together to fight without violence for equality. Readers will gain an understanding of the civil rights movement and what made Dr. King so special.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Woman of Courage
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
365 kr
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After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream.
Paul Robeson
A Voice for Change
AvFredrick Mckissack,Patricia Mckissack
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2013
366 kr
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Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today, Robeson''s legacy has reclaimed its rightful place in history. He is recognized for his astounding range of talents and his unwavering stature as a champion of civil rights.
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay
Life in Medieval Africa
AvPatricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Häftad, Engelska, 1995
224 kr
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Carter G. Woodson: Black History Pioneer
AvPatricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Häftad, Engelska
259 kr
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Booker T. Washington: African-American Leader
AvPatricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Inbunden, Engelska
441 kr
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader
AvPatricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack
Häftad, Engelska
259 kr
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Fredrick McKissack – författare

Miami Jackson Gets It Straight

Miami Jackson Gets It Straight

Booker T. Washington

Carter G. Woodson

Frederick Douglass

George Washington Carver

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Jesse Owens

Louis Armstrong

Madam C.J. Walker

Marian Anderson

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary McLeod Bethune

Paul Robeson

The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay

Carter G. Woodson: Black History Pioneer

Booker T. Washington: African-American Leader

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader

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