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Growing up as the child of former sharecroppers in a segregated Baltimore, Elijah Cummings saw firsthand how injustice could run rampant, even in a democracy that promises fairness and equality. But with a strong support system and fiery self-discipline, Elijah utilized the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it. In We're Better Than This,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
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English
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"Critically acclaimed author Jabari Asim and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator E.B. Lewis give readers a fascinating glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis. John wants to be a preacher when he grows up, a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
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English
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Presents a brief biography of John Lewis who knew that treating someone differently because of the color of their skin was unfair and wrong, and in his early 20s, he decided to do something about it. He would become one of the most influential leaders in the civil rights movement, and continues that work today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 360L
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English
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Kamala Harris, the first woman U.S vice president, 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"--
7) Barack
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
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An illustrated biography of President Barack Obama that focuses on his family origins and childhood.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
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Shirley knew that the world needed change. She began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could improve the lives of people all over the United States! Her work took her all the way to the presidental campaign trail.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Kamala Harris is one of today's most prominent political figures. During her time in Congress, she has been an inspiration to many, advocating for equal rights, immigration and criminal justice reform, and a more united country. In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, she's a contender to become the first female U.S. president. However, her story is about more than its most recent developments. In this easy-to-read biography, young readers...
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English
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"Lewis's role in the Nashville Movement - a student-led effort to desegregate the city of Nashville through nonviolent sit-ins - made him a defining activist of his day and helped set the tone for the civil rights movement. Though he was repeatedly a victim of violence and intimidation, his belief in peaceful action, inspired by his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, became the core of his cause and vision. In this classic bestseller, John Lewis vividly...
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English
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Although it has been decades since the historic social upheavals of the 1960s, Americans continue to look to the Civil Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. With an engaged electorate once again confronting questions of social inequality, there's no better time to revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from than Congressman John Lewis. In Across That Bridge, Congressman Lewis draws from his experience as...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.9 - AR Pts: 24
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English
Description
Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics--a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the "endless clash of armies" we see in Congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of our democracy. He explores those forces--from the fear of losing, to the perpetual need to raise money, to the power of the media--that can stifle even the best-intentioned...
15) John Lewis
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2021.
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English
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"From the time John Lewis asked Dr. Martin Luther King to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown as teenager, he never stopped organizing, from Freedom Rides, to the marches in Selma and Washington, and more. Introduce readers to his concept of getting into "good trouble" in this Level 3 Ready-to-Read book" --
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English
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For anyone who wants to know more about the man who is arguably the most dynamic political figure to grace the American stage since John F. Kennedy. His meteoric rise from promise to power has stunned even the cynics and inspired a legion of devout followers. A complete, complex, and revealing portrait, with exclusive contributions by family members and advisers, and details on Obama's voting record--making this a complete, complex and revealing portrait....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
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