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Thurgood Marshall

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court Justice.
Cover image of Thurgood Marshall

George Bush

war hero to president
1994

Sojourner Truth

2003
A simple biography of the former slave who spent most of her adult life as a speaker against slavery and supporter of women's rights.

Thurgood Marshall

2003
An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court Justice.

Betsy Ross

2003
Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who some people believe sewed the first American flag.

Cesar Chavez

1999
Simple text and photographs depict the life of the Mexican American labor leader who achieved justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights.
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