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5) Barack Obama
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
6) BARACK
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A picture book biography of African-American senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama.
9) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"An elementary biography of United States senator from Illinois Barack Obama; discusses his childhood, ethnic background, family, and career in politics"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
c2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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John wants to be a preacher when he grows up a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm's flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. John grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student...
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Growing up as the child of former sharecroppers in a segregated Baltimore, Elijah Cummings saw firsthand how injustice could run rampant, even in a democracy that promises fairness and equality. But with a strong support system and fiery self-discipline, Elijah utilized the momentum of the civil rights movement to overcome the obstacles of poverty and racism to effect change at a time when our country so badly needed it. In We're Better Than This,...
15) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces Barack Obama, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and struggles on the rise to greatness and describing his winning of the 2008 election for the president of the United States.
16) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the life and career of the politician Barack Obama.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Photographs and text adapted from "New York Times" articles trace Barack Obama's journey from his birth in Hawaii, through his political career in Chicago and his primary and presidential campaigns, to his inauguration in 2009.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Description
At a time when our country needs inspiring leadership, Senator Barack Obamas charisma, intellect, and policies provide us hope. His unusual name stems from an unusual upbringing that as he says, could only happen in America. The election of our countrys first African American president is an important moment in our nations history and one that should be celebrated by all Americans.
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A biography of Robert Smalls who, during the Civil War, commandeered the Confederate ship Planter to carry his family and twelve other slaves to freedom, and went on to become a United States Congressman working toward African American advancement"--Provided by publisher.
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