speeches, addresses, etc

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.

"President Jos? Mujica of Uruguay's 2012 speech on climate change delivered to the United Nations"--Provided by publisher.

"Great speeches can inform, inspire, and move people to do great things. This book introduces 12 famous and meaningful speeches. The speakers include Barack Obama, Steve Jobs, and other important leaders from around the globe. Such a diverse collection of speeches will open your eyes and ears to the power of the spoken word"--Provided by publisher.

"It's time to pick a class president, and Mindy really wants to win--and she's basing her entire campaign on snacks and being kind, so how could she NOT be chosen? But there is one big thing that Mindy is not sure she can do--make a speech to her class about why she would be the best pick for president. Can Mindy face her fears and show the class--and herself--that she can be the best class president ever?"--Amazon.com.

Presents a compilation of great speeches throughout history. Some speakers were heroes, fighting for equality and justice. Some were U.S. presidents, addressing the nation during troubled times.

"Approximately 20 of the world's most influential and stirring public orations include the Gettysburg Address, Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream," and Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at individuals whose speeches inspired change in the world from Frederick Douglass, Malala Yousafzai, Chief Joseph, and others.

As the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has worked to better the lives of people in America and in countries around the world. However, her inspirational story began much earlier than that, as she worked hard to graduate from Harvard Law School and become a prominent lawyer. Readers can learn a lot from Obama’s life story, which they explore through engaging main text, fact-filled sidebars, and photographs of Obama interacting with others. Direct quotes from Obama are presented in an eye-catching way, and a detailed timeline of her life summarizes her most important milestones for readers.