Jehan Jones-Radgowski
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The mist in Charleston Inner Harbor was heavy, but not heavy enough to disguise the stolen Confederate steamship, the Planter, from Confederate soldiers. In the early hours of May 13, 1862, in the midst of the deadly U.S. Civil War, an enslaved man named Robert Smalls was about to carry out a perilous plan of escape. Standing at the helm of the ship, Smalls impersonated the captain as he and his crew passed heavily armed Confederate forts to enter...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves historical context, events, and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics, including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people's lives today. The book explores government's impact on daily life,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
John Lewis knew that treating someone differently because of the color of their skin was unfair and wrong. In his early 20s, he decided to do something about it. During the struggle for equal treatment, Lewis faced many beatings and was arrested around 40 times. But he would become one of the most influential leaders in the civil rights movement.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Explora la influencia del gobierno en varios aspectos de la vida cotidiana en estados unidos. Y cómo la historia del país ha dado forma al papel del govierno. Tanto federal como estatal."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Description
31 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Revisit the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with this graphic novel for new readers. Snow White's evil stepmother sends Snow White away into the woods. Snow White gets lost but finds a special place, home to seven adorable dwarfs. But what happens to Snow White when the stepmother finds her and gives her a poison apple?"--
