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Historian, scholar, and award-winning author Milton Meltzer outlines the struggle of African Americans for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of ... read full description

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Jan 27, 2010
Joy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a young adult book that I checked out from the library. It tells, in plain language, about the civil rights movement and the sacrifices made by so many people to bring about change. I learned a lot by reading it. It clarified some of my questions about the era.
Apr 13, 2009
Teri added it
This might be a good book to introduce the topic of civil right's movement to students. Then I could introduce some of the other book's (with individual's stories) to the students.
Mar 26, 2010
Robin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Feb 08, 2012
Julie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This was written with a very liberal view, but was very good at showing the lack of power that African American people had. The pictures were very effective at showing the hate that was so prevalent.
Nov 09, 2011
Herbert rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Apr 06, 2011
Shanti Steckel rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 14, 2010
Guineverethecelt marked it as to-read
Oct 12, 2010
Jamie marked it as to-read
Sep 28, 2010
Rem added it
Jul 14, 2010
Lori marked it as to-read
May 19, 2010
Ed rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 05, 2010
Isaiah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 06, 2010
Sheila marked it as to-read
Jun 01, 2009
Lynda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
May 09, 2009
Taija marked it as to-read
May 06, 2009
Catriona333 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 01, 2008
Marissa rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oct 22, 2007
Sunshine Jeremiah rated it: 3 of 5 stars