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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
Hoose reveals the true story of an unsung hero of the Montgomery bus boycott in a work that seamlessly merges Colvin's own recollections with the narrative voice, providing a uniquely personal view of Colvin and the civil rights movement. -
Eleanor Roosevelt: a Life of Discovery
Through compelling text and contemporary photographs, Eleanor Roosevelt is shown moving from a sheltered, unhappy childhood to the world's stage. This fascinating- Nonfiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: (0-89919-862-7)
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The Great Fire
The riveting narrative of the 1871 Chicago fire thrusts the reader into the center of the raging conflagration. Murphy weaves eyewitness accounts of the disaster with factual and social commentary, period photographs, etchings, and maps into memorable nonfiction writing.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-590-47267-4
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Lincoln: A Photobiography
An ambitious man, Lincoln struggled hard to get an education, to build his law practice, and to become politically successful. The man, his wit, and his wisdom are vividly and honestly portrayed in this straightforward biography and its ninety photographs.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1988 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395518489
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Theodore Roosevelt, Fighting Patriot
Independent and honorable, Theodore is forever facing challenges because of his poor health, bad vision, and determination to learn as much as he can. As an adult he is remembered for leading the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill, starting our na tional park system, and being a president with tremendous courage and integrity.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- John Newbery Medal 1954 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780695485405