Learn all about congressman John Lewis and his fight for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr. He was part of the civil rights movement and later was elected to the House of Representatives. Pencil-sketch illustrations accompany language that is kid-friendly while still being thorough and detailed; starting with his early life, the text brings readers through his journey of taking a stand for what is right. Timelines and bibliography included in the back. 112 pgs, pb.
Who Was John Lewis?
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019310
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9780593658512
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- Learn about John Lewis, who was part of the civil rights movement and was later elected to the House of Representatives
- This book offers information on Lewis’s life, participation in standing for civil rights, and his election into government
- Written in easy-to-understand language while still packing in tons of information
- Timelines and bibliography included in the back
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Publisher's Description of Who Was John Lewis?
A young boy who loved to read and who wanted to grow up to be a preacher
A civil rights activist who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
A passionate US congressman who represented the state of Georgia for thirty-three years
Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement. Learn about his life of “good trouble” in this book for young readers.
A civil rights activist who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr.
A passionate US congressman who represented the state of Georgia for thirty-three years
Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement. Learn about his life of “good trouble” in this book for young readers.
Category Description for Who Was? (Who HQ) Biographies
These biographies highlight the lives of famous people in an engaging chapter book format with caricature-style cover art. The easy-to-read stories are captivating and black and white illustrations are featured on every page. From birth to death (or current times), many details of the people’s lives are given. Though the stories are told in a fun way with many illustrations, they still give much historical information about each person and the world around them. They are great for introducing historical figures to younger students or giving a general overview of the person for older students. A timeline of the person’s life events and other world events is included in each book. Approx. 100 pgs.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Penguin Workshop |
| ISBN: | 9780593658512 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.3125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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