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A biography of the Baptist minister, orator, and crusader for equal civil rights who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

Profiles the life of the South African bishop who has worked energetically and courageously to improve the lot of black people in South Africa.

"Readers will learn about a variety of different careers in the community service field including police officers, emts, firefighters, social workers, teachers, ministers, librarians, childcare workers, postal workers, and funeral directors"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and achievements of Al Sharpton, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, role as a community activist, participation in protests, work with James Brown, political career, and more.

In 1911, Turner Buckminster hates his new home of Phippsburg, Maine, but things improve when he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a girl from a poor, nearby island community founded by former slaves that the town fathers--and Turner's--want to change into a tourist spot.

A biography of the famous African-American civil rights leader.

Chronicles the life of Father Mychal Judge, sharing the hope and courage he brought to thousands of people during his spiritual career and after his death during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Examines the life of the South African bishop and civil rights worker who has worked extensively to improve the condition of his people.

A biography of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and advocate of non-violence who was shot in 1968.

Traces the life of the clergyman from his early years in Klerksdorp, South Africa, to his current crusade for peace in that strifetorn country.