Jim Haskins Livres

The biography explores the life of a dedicated mail carrier who played a pivotal role in the Great Savannah boycott, highlighting his efforts to promote equality within his community. Through his activism and leadership, he became a key figure in the fight for civil rights, showcasing the impact of grassroots movements on social change. The narrative delves into his personal challenges and triumphs, illustrating the broader struggle for justice and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Uses drawings and photographs to trace the history of the Civil Rights movement from the American Revolution to the present.

According to a Chinese myth, four animals helped create the universe. This ancient story joins nine other descriptions of Chinese life and culture―from the five tones of the Chinese musical scale to the seven zones of vegetation found in China. Jim Haskins's simple text and Dennis Hockerman's stunning illustrations give children an opportunity to get to know their neighbors across the Pacific.

How special and inspiring to read about Rosa Park's life in her own words! This BIOGRAPHY READER is now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man on December 1, 1955, she made history. Her brave act sparked the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott and brought the civil rights movement to national attention. In simple, lively language, Rosa Parks describes her life from childhood to the present and recounts the events that shook the nation. Her story is powerful, inspiring and unforgettable. An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

This is a collection of inspiring biographical profiles that bring twenty notable African-Americans from the Harlem Renaissance to life for young readers. These thoroughly researched stories highlight the courage and determination of these remarkable people. číst celé

A NEW URBAN FANTASYTHE MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON IS A PAST SCORNEDThomas Quinn is a sorcerer haunted by the memories of the things he's done over centuries of service to the Arcanum. From battling djinn to killing demigods and dragons, the scars and nightmares have left him a broken man. He has long retired from that life, running an occult shop in Philadelphia for the past several decades, wanting nothing more than to be left alone with his books and his whiskey and his shame.But when two detectives come to his door asking about a brutal ritual murder in his city, Quinn must reluctantly take up the mantle of a Sorcerer of the Arcanum once more, and face down those who would threaten the fragile peace between the human and magical worlds. His investigation takes him from the streets of Philadelphia to the court of a Faerie King as he races to stop the apocalypse.Thomas Quinn was prepared to fight rogue sorcerers and Fae monsters. But the greatest threat he faces may be his own inner demons. . . .

Meet the Greatest heroes of africa--from ancient to modern times The books in the Black Stars series are the types of books that would have really captivated me as a kid. --Earl G.