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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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No discussion of the Civil Rights Movement is complete without the story of Rosa Parks. But what was this activist like as a child? Following young Rosa from a fishing creek to a one-room schoolhouse, from her wearing homemade clothes to wondering what "white" water tastes like, readers will be inspired by the experiences that shaped one of the most famous African-Americans in history.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Language
English
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It's 1960, and Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. This moving picture book captures the spirit of a little girl standing alone in the face of racism.
5) Ruby Bridges
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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Get to know the life and legacy of Ruby Bridges. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text give early readers an engaging and age-appropriate look at her brave role in ending segregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Features include sidebars, a table of contents, two infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common...
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English
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Born to slaves in 1862, Ida B. Wells became a fearless antilynching crusader, women's rights advocate, and journalist. Wells's refusal to accept any compromise on racial inequality caused her to be labeled a "dangerous radical" in her day but made her a model for later civil rights activists as well as a powerful witness to the troubled racial politics of her era. In the richly illustrated To Tell the Truth Freely, the historian Mia Bay vividly captures...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 320L
Language
English
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of National Youth Poet Laureate and activist Amanda Gorman in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
8) Ida B. Wells
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
430L
Language
English
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Description
Presents a biography of the Black woman who campaigned for civil rights and founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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English
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"What did Brenda Myers-Powell want? When she turned to prostitution at the age of fifteen, she wanted to support her two baby daughters and have a little money for herself. She was pretty and funny as hell, and although she called herself "Breezy," she was also tough--a survivor in every sense of the word. Over the next twenty-five years, she would move across the country, finding new pimps, parties, drugs, and endless, profound heartache. And she...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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Description
Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in 1960. At the time, Ruby was too young to understand how the simple act of attending school would change the lives of many to come. Her courageous act left the legacy that given a chance, anyone at any age can make a difference in the world.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
"How did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery? How did she lead others to freedom? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Harriet risked her life to help runaway slaves by being a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American."--from Amazon.com.
14) Amanda Gorman
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Amanda Gorman. Readers learn about Gorman's early life in which she became Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, her work at Harvard University where she became National Youth Poet Laureate, and her reading at the 2021 presidential inauguration. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 880L
Language
English
Description
"The true story of Black activist Opal Lee and her vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone will inspire children to be brave and make a difference. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that most Americans had never heard of the holiday that represents the nation's creed of "freedom for all""--
16) Oprah Winfrey
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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Description
"In Oprah Winfrey, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of celebrity Oprah Winfrey. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life"--
17) Michelle Obama
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
260L
Language
English
Description
In Michelle Obama, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of former first lady and public figure Michelle Obama. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Obama's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and...
18) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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Description
"How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--
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