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Heroes for Civil Rights

Hardback

Main Details

Title Heroes for Civil Rights
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David A. Adler
Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 286,Width 221
ISBN/Barcode 9780823420087
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Holiday House Inc
Imprint Holiday House Inc
Publication Date 15 September 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader. Fannie Lou Hamer, founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. The Little Rock Nine, pioneers in social integration. Whether marching, speaking, or simply going to school, these brave men and women fought to advance social justice. David A. Adler's moving biographies and Bill Farnsworth's evocative paintings honor these Americans who risked their own lives so that others could enjoy their rights.

Author Biography

David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family. Bill Farnsworth's illustrations for The Flag with Fifty-six Stars: A Gift from the Survivors of Mauthausen by Susan Goldman Rubin were called "nothing short of extraordinary" by PW in a starred review. He lives in Florida.