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1) Frida Kahlo
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 15 x 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Frida Kahlo remains one of the most celebrated painters of her time for her exploration of themes of feminism, gender, class, and race in her artwork and frequent self-portraits. From her childhood struggle with polio, to the traffic accident that left her with chronic pain, to her artistic exploration of herself and her identity, follow this extraordinary woman's life and accomplishments. Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers...
2) Gandhi
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 15 x 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Mahatma Gandhi was the celebrated leader of the Indian independence movement, and an inspiration for many similar movements around the world. Gandhi began his push for nonviolent civil disobedience as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa, eventually bringing the practice to India where he led the Indian National Congress. He is referred to as the Father of the Nation, and remains a symbol of freedom and nonviolence to this day"--Publisher's description...
3) Rosa Parks
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 15 x 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn how Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus and became an international icon of the American civil rights movement."--Page 4 of cover.
4) Anne Frank
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 15 x 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about Anne Frank's life in hiding during World War II and how her remarkable diary went on to become one of the most influential books about the Holocaust"--Publisher's description.
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