I Am Rosa Parks - Hardcover
by Brad Meltzer
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Availability:In StockContributor:Brad Meltzer, Christopher EliopoulosSeries:Ordinary People Change the WorldTheme:Chronological Period/1950's, Chronological Period/20th Century, Ethnic Orientation/African American, Geographic Orientation/Alabama, Locality/Montgomery, Alabama, Topical/Black HistoryAudience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2014-06-17Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rocky Pond BooksISBN-13:9780803740853ISBN-10:803740859UPC:9780803740853Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & AutobiographyBook Topic:Historical, Social Activists, WomenSize:7.60 x 7.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.5Product ID:SC0KNQ4Q0V
Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what's right. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
- A timeline of key events in the hero's history
- Photos that bring the story more fully to life
- Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
- Childhood moments that influenced the hero
- Facts that make great conversation-starters
- A virtue this person embodies: Rosa Parks's strength is highlighted in this biography. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what's right. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
- A timeline of key events in the hero's history
- Photos that bring the story more fully to life
- Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
- Childhood moments that influenced the hero
- Facts that make great conversation-starters
- A virtue this person embodies: Rosa Parks's strength is highlighted in this biography. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Rocky Pond BooksISBN-13:9780803740853ISBN-10:803740859UPC:9780803740853Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & AutobiographyBook Topic:Historical, Social Activists, WomenSize:7.60 x 7.80 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.5Product ID:SC0KNQ4Q0V
Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Lightning Rod. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his History Channel television show Brad Meltzer's Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children. (And did you know that a picture of Brad is hidden in every book in this series?) Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own Cow Boy and Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books The Yawns Are Coming! and The Giggles Are Coming! and the graphic novels Cosmic Commandos and Monster Mayhem. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).
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