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90 matches found, viewing page 3 of 5, goto page < 1 2 3 4 5 > next page Search Again| Ida B. Wells: Mother of the Civil Rights Movement Fradin, Dennis B. and Judith Bloom Fradin 2000 178 p. Ages: 12-Adult | 
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- Born a slave, Ida went on to become a schoolteacher, probation officer, journalist, and activist who fought for the right of black women to vote, helped to create the NAACP, and fought the tragedy of lynching. She worked with Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman.
| Indian School: Teaching White Man's Way Cooper, Michael C. 1999 102 p. Ages: 12-Adult ISBN: 0395920841 |
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- Starting in 1879 children were forced to leave their tribes the and become students at government schools for native Americans. Examines these schools and tells the student's stories. With photos.
| John Perkins Whalin, W. Terry 1996 124 p. Ages: 9-12 |
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- The African-American civil rights worker whose life included being the victim of racial prejudice in Mendenhall, Miss. and becoming the head of Voice of Calvary Ministries.
| The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559 Mirror Lake Internment Camp Denenberg, Barry 1999 156 p. Ages: 12-Adult ISBN: 0590485318 |
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- Twelve-year-old Ben Uchida keeps a journal of hisexperiences as a prisoner in a Japanese internment camp in Mirror Lake, CA, during WWII. (My Name Is America series)
| The Journal of Ben Uchida:Citizen 13559 Mirror Lake Internment Camp Denenberg, Barry 1999 156 p. Ages: 12-Adult |
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- Twelve-year-old Ben Uchida keeps a journal of hisexperiences as a prisoner in a Japanese internment camp in Mirror Lake, CA, during WWII. (My Name Is America series)
| Journey Home Uchida, Yoshcko 1992 128 p. Ages: 9-12 ISBN: 0689716419 |
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- During WWII Yuki's family is forced to leave their home in California and enter the concentration camp, Topaz. What will happen then?
| Let the Circle Be Unbroken Taylor, Mildred 1981 194 p. Ages: 10-14 ISBN: 0140348921 |
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- Sequel to Roll of Thunder. Four African-American children in Mississippi during the Depression experience racial discrimination and hard times, but their parents teach the pride and self-respect they need to survive.
| Levi Coffin and the Underground Railroad Ludwig, Charles 1975 184 p. Ages: 10-14 |
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- A man helps slaves escape from the south.
| Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Doreen Rappaport 2001 32 p. Ages: 4-8 ISBN: 0786807148 |
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- Each two-page spread begins with a short paragraph about King, followed by a powerful sample of his own words. The text emphasizes his courage, commitment, and sacrifice, without sensationalizing his death in Memphis: "On his second day there, he was shot. He died." The book concludes with a reassuring reminder that his words are immortal. Readers are advised to use "Martin Luther King" as the search term to find more than 200 websites dedicated to King and the civil rights movement.
| Mary MacLeod Bethune McKissack, Patricia 1992 30 p. Ages: 8-12 ISBN: 0766016803 |
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- Mary devoted her life to helping African-Americans achieve education and justice.
| Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks Ages: 6-12 | 
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- Recommended for middle and upper grades, the kit includes a 40-minute documentary video and a viewer's guide with classroom activities and historical documents that bring the Montgomery Bus Boycott alive for today's students.
Curriculum Kits available free at: www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/res/index.jsp
| The Moonbridge Savin, Marcia Ages: 10-14 |
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- Ruthie is in 5th grade during WWII. Mitzi, a Japanese girl, joins the class, then all of a sudden is taken away to an internment camp. WIll Ruthie be able to stay in touch?
| The Myth of Race Damascus Road, MCC 2000 19 min. Ages: 13-Adult |
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- Several centuries ago, "race" as we know it did not exist. This video traces the history of the social construct of race from its beginnings in European politics and anthropology to its continuing destructive effects today. While race is founded on biological myth, its power to control who is "on top" remains powerful. Designed as an introductory companion piece to "Free Indeed."
| Native American Doctor: The Story of Susan Laflesche Picotte Ferris, Jeri 1991 88 p. Ages: 7-10 |
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- The story of Susan Picotte, the first Native American to graduate from medical school.
| Navaho Long Walk Armstrong, Nancy M. 1994 119 p. Ages: 9-12 ISBN: 1879373564 |
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- Based on the forced march of 8000 native Americans from their homes to a reservation in New Mexico in 1864, where they were confined for four years. Told through the eyes of Kee, a young boy.
| No Future Without Forgiveness Tutu, Desmond 1999 287 p. Ages: 15-Adult ISBN: 0385496907 |
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- Insights stemming from Tutu's leading role in South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
| Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and the Trail of Tears Bealer, Alex 1972 88 p. Ages: 9-12 ISBN: 0316085197 |
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- Describes the life of the Cherokee Indians in Georgia before and after the US government forcibly removed them from their land.
| The Other Side Woodson, Jacqueline 2001 32 p. Ages: 4-8 ISBN:0399231161 |
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- Told from the perspective of a young African-American girl, set in the 1960s or 1970's?, this story involves two girls, both of whose mothers had told them they couldn't go on the "other side of the fence." They come up with a creative solution. Beautiful watercolor illustrations.
| Paul Robeson Ehrlich, Scott 1988 111 p. Ages: 9-13 ISBN: 0870675524 |
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- The international activism of an outstanding African-American musician whose career was undercut by his personal crusade for justice and freedom.
| Peace Scholars: Learning through Literature. Grade 4 Peace Education Foundation Ages: 18-Adult |
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- Uses children’s literature to covers topics such as bullying, prejudice, self-control and empathy. Titles used include: Annie and the Old One, The Bobbin Girl, The Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Died, Dragon Soup, The Paper Bag Prince, Pink and Say, Smoky Night, She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on her Head... . And Hello World cassette.
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