speeches, addresses, etc., american

Collects fifteen speeches made by notable American icons including Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, Langston Hughes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez, Lou Gehrig, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Provides historical context, illustrations, and critical insight for each speech. Includes an author's note, an illustrator's note, a timeline, and sources for further learning.

"Akron, Ohio, 1851: A brother and sister listen to Sojourner Truth deliver her speech. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--.

A collection of selected essays, speeches, and meditations by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison spanning four decades of her career and exploring society, culture, and art.

"[Presents] the true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the origins of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and discusses the impact it had on American politics and society.

The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.

"The true story behind the writing of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech"--Provided by publisher.

Seen and heard in this original footage are the dramatic speeches from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

Contains the unabridged texts of forty-five speeches by Americans such as George Washington, Patrick Henry, Daniel Webster, Sojourner Truth, and Abraham Lincoln, presented in chronological order from 1761 to 1865.