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Get ready to sing for justice with Mahalia Jackson in this exciting
middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was
and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the
true--and amazing--stories of some of history's greatest
trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!
Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close
friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, she was also a civil rights
activist who sang at the March on Washington. And she traveled the
world, too! Experience all the inspiring moments in Mahalia's big
life in this thrilling biography, packed with two-color
illustrations and fun facts, like who invented rock and roll! Short
and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other
information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already
biography fans or have to write a report for school. Extras include
a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other musicians
and civil rights activists. The VIP series features stirring
adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest
trailblazers--smart, tough, persevering innovators who will excite
today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and
groups, with a focus on leaders in science, activism, and the arts,
the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and appealing.
Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about
these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories
that read like adventures. Each book in the VIP series allows your
middle grader to experience all the fascinating moments in some
very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids
age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer; VIP: Lewis
Latimer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice;
and VIP: Lydia Darragh: Unexpected Spy.
What do you know about the Civil War? What if you lived in a
different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat?
How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You
Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about
events in American history. With a question and answer format,
kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the
perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers.
What if you lived during the Civil War? Would you be allowed to be
a soldier? How would you communicate? What is the true story of the
battle between the states? Denise Lewis Patrick answers all these
questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Civil War. A
great choice for Civil War units, and for teaching children about
this important moment in American history.
Get to know John Lewis, social justice activist and politician, in
this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series
of biographies about people "you should meet!" Meet John Lewis.
When John Lewis was a teenager, he asked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown. From then
on, John Lewis never stopped organizing, from Freedom Rides, to the
marches in Selma and Washington, and more. He believed in getting
into "good trouble" for good causes, and became a Civil Rights
activist and United States Representative. It's never too early to
introduce readers to his concept of getting into "good trouble,"
and to get to know John Lewis. A special section at the back of the
book includes extras like information about other activists around
the world, tips for how readers can get into "good trouble" for
causes they believe in, and more.
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