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In this key civil rights and social justice book for young readers,
Scipio Africanus Jones-a self-taught attorney who was born
enslaved-leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve
Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death. In October 1919,
a group of Black sharecroppers met at a church in an Arkansas
village to organize a union. Bullets rained down on the meeting
from outside. Many were killed by a white mob, and others were
rounded up and arrested. Twelve of the sharecroppers were hastily
tried and sentenced to death. Up stepped Scipio Africanus Jones, a
self-taught lawyer who'd been born enslaved. Could he save the
men's lives and set them free? Through their in-depth research and
consultation with legal experts, award-winning nonfiction authors
Sandra and Rich Wallace examine the complex proceedings and an
unsung African American early civil rights hero.
Albert Einstein. Mazie Hirono. Dikembe Mutombo. Celia Cruz.
Madeleine Albright. Nikola Tesla. These are just a few of the names
young readers will find in the pages of First Generation. Featuring
36 incredible individuals, this book tells the stories of artists
and athletes, scientists and musicians, activists and inventors,
educators and journalists, all immigrants and refugees to the
United States of America. Because of their achievements and their
determination to change the world, our country has been made a far
better place. And after reading their inspiring stories, readers
will hopefully see how they can become change-makers themselves.
Wallace D. Wattles introduced the world to the power of positive
thinking. He was a profound influence on Michael Losier and James
Arthur Ray. With out Wattles "Science Of trilogy" there never would
have been books such as The Laws of Attraction, The Science of
Success, and the Power of Positive Thinking. Now you can go
directly to the source!
"Introducing a soccer series for new readers"
Kickers #1
Nine-year-old Ben is brand-new to soccer, but he's a good athlete
and knows he'll do well on the Bobcats, his team in the local
Kickers soccer league. If he can only work around his obnoxious
teammate Mark, the ball hog, Ben is sure he'll score his first
goal. But Coach Patty, and Ben's own teammates, show him a little
something about teamwork. And suddenly it dawns on him: "he's" a
ball hog, too. Can he change his ways before the Bobcats lose their
shot at the Kickers play-offs?
Award-winning sports novelist Rich Wallace introduces the Kickers
soccer series, filled with lively black-and-white art and
fast-paced, on-the-field action.
"From the Hardcover edition."
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