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James Haskins

    19. september 1941 – 6. júl 2005

    James S. Haskins bol produktívny autor, ktorého diela často čerpali z jeho skúseností a záujmu o sociálnu spravodlivosť. Jeho písanie, zamerané primárne na mladých čitateľov, malo za cieľ poučiť, inšpirovať a poskytnúť pozitívne vzory, najmä pre znevýhodnenú mládež. S hlbokým porozumením pre témy ako rasové vzťahy, história a kultúra, Haskins používal svoju prózu na sprostredkovanie komplexných sociálnych problémov a inšpirovanie budúcich generácií. Prostredníctvom pútavých biografií a informatívnych nefikčných diel sa snažil osvetliť životy úspešných jednotlivcov a motivovať čitateľov, aby čelili výzvam a dosiahli svoj plný potenciál.

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    Fighting Shirley Chisholm
    Beech Tree Biography: The Life and Death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Count Your Way Through Japan
    Count Your Way Through China
    I'm Gonna Make You Love Me: The Story of Diana Ross
    • Fighting Shirley Chisholm

      • 180 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Shirley Chisholm's remarkable journey as a trailblazer in American politics is highlighted through her intelligence, passion, and unwavering commitment to social justice. As the first Black woman elected to Congress, she broke barriers and challenged the status quo, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. Her story emphasizes resilience and the importance of representation, showcasing her impact on future generations and inspiring others to pursue change in political landscapes.

      Fighting Shirley Chisholm2024
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      The Story of the Underground Railroad

      • 152 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Discusses the Underground Railroad, the secret, loosely organized network of people and places that helped many slaves escape north to freedom.How the Underground Railroad got its name --Long history of slave escapes, and of fugitive slave laws --Tracks and stations --Stationmasters --Conductors --Harriet Tubman, the woman called Moses --Railroad songs --Train robbers --Passengers --John Brown, fugitive slave --Publicists --End of the line --Time line --Bibliography --Index

      Get on Board1993
    • On April 4, 1968, a shot rang out in Memphis, Tennessee, killing the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The leader of the civil rights movement was dead, felled by an assassin's bullet. Who was Martin Luther King, and why do we remember him? Award-winning author James Haskins chronicles Dr. King's life and the circumstances surrounding his death. With an afterword.

      Beech Tree Biography: The Life and Death of Martin Luther King, Jr.1992
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    • Presents the numbers one to ten in Japanese, using each number to introduce concepts about Japan and its culture.

      Count Your Way Through Japan1987
      3,6
    • Count Your Way Through China

      • 24 stránok
      • 1 hodina čítania

      According to a Chinese myth, four animals helped create the universe. This ancient story joins nine other descriptions of Chinese life and culture―from the five tones of the Chinese musical scale to the seven zones of vegetation found in China. Jim Haskins's simple text and Dennis Hockerman's stunning illustrations give children an opportunity to get to know their neighbors across the Pacific.

      Count Your Way Through China1987
      3,8
    • Religions

      • 157 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Discusses the history, practices, and beliefs of the five major religions in the world Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

      Religions1973