Kadir Nelson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Starting with a full-page cover portrait, this biography introduces Nelson Mandela's life to young readers. Clear verse and handsome paintings follow the iconic leader from his tribal childhood and his work as a young city lawyer through his political leadership against apartheid, his imprisonment, and the triumph of his election as president of South Africa.
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The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a country divided by law, education, and wealth; of a people whose struggles and achievements helped define their country. Kadir Nelson, one of this generation's most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans, from colonial...
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On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful biography centers around the historic fight in which black and white America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
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On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America, their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful biography centers around the historic fight in which black and white America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 3
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Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
8) Baby Bear
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Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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As Baby Bear tries to find his way home through the forest, he asks many different woodland creatures for help and finds that much of their advice is more comforting than helpful.
10) I have a dream
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech.
14) Thunder Rose
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Unusual from the day she is born, Thunder Rose performs all sorts of amazing feats, including building metal structures, taming a stampeding herd of steers, capturing a gang of rustlers, and turning aside a tornado.
15) Coretta Scott
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This extraordinary union of poetry and monumental artwork captures the movement for civil rights in the United States, and honors it most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott.
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TOON Books
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Exploring American history and finding diversity at its roots! This graphic novel by JAMES OTIS SMITH celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Mary Fields became famous as "Stagecoach Mary," a cigar-chomping, cardplaying coach driver who never missed a delivery. Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy US Marshal
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