speeches

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An inspirational message known by Native Americans as the Thanksgiving Address which is based on the belief that the world is a gift.

Provides essays on current topics including civil disobedience, social justice, nationalism & populism, violent demonstrations, and race relations.

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.

"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.

"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.

"James Baldwin was an author, social critic, and activist known for his . . . understanding of race and class in the United States. This book introduces readers to his speech from a 1965 debate at Cambridge University in which he argues for racial equality in the civil rights era. The social and political circumstances of the era are discussed as well as Baldwin's persuasive argument that, despite contributing to the making of the United States, African Americans are not allowed to fully participate in the American Dream"--Provided by publisher.

"Monroe County, New York, 1873: Confused on what to think about the suffragist movement, a young boy stops at one of Susan B. Anthony's pre-trial speeches. 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"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"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.