history

"A . . . history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the life and career of Althea Gibson, the first Black woman to be ranked as the number one tennis player in the world.

This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Eiffel Tower.

Readers may already know their names, and now they will know their stories! The lives and trailblazing accomplishments of Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King Jr. are vibrantly explored in this book, through dazzling illustrations and captivating narratives of their triumphs and hardships. Readers of all ages will enjoy the graphic designs, while more advanced readers can further their knowledge through the manageable text. It is sure to be a reading experience that is as informative as it is visually engaging, as the three civil rights heroes come to life in this book.

"An . . . illustrated book about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and the stories behind her clothes and jewellery"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Cesar Chavez, who is famous for co-founding the United Farm Workers of America.

"Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer and learn why voting rights remain an important issue today"--Provided by publisher.

"What makes a good rivalry? Sometimes it's two teams going head-to-head. Sometimes it's two players trying to one up each other. Sometimes it's fans egging each other on. Baseball is full of rivalries just like these. From college clashes to major league matchups, read on to discover some of the sports' biggest rivalries"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history, context, important events, and key figures surrounding the Civil Rights Movement.

"This book describes the history, context, important events, and key figures surrounding the Women's Rights Movement"--Provided by publisher.