In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. From his pulpit, Shuttlesworth agitated for racial equality, while Commissioner Connor fought for the status quo. Relying on court documents, police and FBI reports, newspapers, interviews, and photographs, author Larry Dane Brimner first covers eac...
The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults)
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me, this father-son story explores how boys become men, and quite specifically, how Ta-Nehisi Coates became Ta-Nehisi Coates. As a child, Ta-Nehisi Coates was seen by his father, Paul, as too sensitive and lacking focus. Paul Coates was a Vietnam vet who'd been part of the Black Panthers and was dedicated to reading and publishing the history of African civilization. When it c...
Arts and Entertainment (Lucent Library of Historical Eras)
by Stuart A Kallen
Hist Eye:Parkmn/Plns Indns Pap
The American Republic to 1877 Reading Essentials and Study Guide
Reading Essentials, Student Edition provides concise content of the Student Edition written at a lower grade level, making it perfect for struggling readers and ELL students.
20th Century American Biographies (British Association for American Studies S.)
by Gonzalez Lodge
A Brief History of Ben Franklin for Kids - Lightning, Letters, and Liberty
by Scott Matthews
Thirteen portraits of "the Indians, the Trailblazers, and the Invaders"--Back cover.
Chris Columbus (Jr Wld Bio)(Oop) (Junior World Biographies)
by Norman L Macht
Examines the life of the explorer, including his voyages and discoveries in the New World.
Edward S. Curtis Chronicles Native Nations (Defining Images)
by Don Nardo
The American Revolution: Timelines, Facts, and Battles (America Goes to War)
by Craig Boutland
Jam-packed with firsthand narratives, diary entries, personal letters, and patriotic songs and poems, this book tells the story of the American founding through the eyes of children.
5th Grade Us History: Famous Us Inventors (Children's Inventors Books)
by Baby Professor
Civil War Weapons (Essential Library of the Civil War)
by Nel Yomtov
Post-Cold War America: 1992-Present (American history by era)
Japanese American Internment Camps (At issue in history)
The Civil War (American war library) (Opposing viewpoints digests)
by David M Haugen
Offers opposing viewpoints on issues associated with the Civil War including secession, slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the President's right to suspend civil liberties.
Amazing People of New York (Amazing People Club)
by Charles Margerison
Custer's Last Stand (At issue in history)