Big Words

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Rappaport, Doreen
 
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"Elegant and accessible...an evocative introduction to the man who championed racial equality and who taught others to fight with words, not fists." - School Library Journal Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. A timeline and a list of additional books and web...
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The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. The passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life shines through in this portrait of a truly great American president. KADIR NELSON illustrated two Caldecott Honor Books: Moses and...
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A biographical portrait of John F. Kennedy, telling how he overcame childhood sickness and tragedy to lead the United States as president. Includes quotes.
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Looks at the life of the deafblind girl who learned to communicate from her teacher Annie Sullivan, and from there went on to achieve celebrity and advocate various social causes.
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As an American president, Roosevelt left an impressive mark upon his country. He promised a "square deal" to all citizens, he tamed big businesses, and protected the nation's wildlife and natural beauty. His fearless leadership assured that he would always be remembered, and his robust spirit now dares others to do mighty things.
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Shares the life of the abolitionist, including his life as a slave, how he learned to read even though it was illegal for him to do so, and his work speaking out against slavery.
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From his childhood in rural Missouri to his legendary stature as a film and television icon, Walt governed his life with imagination, ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to detail. Faced with both public failures and massive success, he revolutionized the art form of animation, always seeking innovative solutions, cutting edge technology, and new ways of storytelling. Devoted to perfection, Walt was not always easy to work with, but no one can deny...
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"A picturebook biography of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation."--Provided by publisher.
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"This biography uses informative text and colorful illustrations to describe the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg." -- from cataloger.
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"A biography of astronaut and former director of the Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa" --