Bøger af Tonya Leslie

"When her Lower East Side, New York, neighborhood needs saving, a 13-year- old Black, super-genius transforms into her Marvel super hero alter-ego: Moon Girl! Her best friend Casey is there to manage her social media, and her giant red T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, is by her side for muscle. Moon Girl is confident, determined, and ready for action in her turbo-powered roller skates"--

"Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader."--Publisher's description.

"Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model. Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to vice president of the United States with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life"--

Discover the power of standing for equality—the Rosa Parks story for kids ages 8 to 12 Here's the whole, true story of Rosa Parks' life—and the spark of change she helped light for the civil rights movement. So Other People Would Be Also Free reveals how Rosa's lifetime of experiences inspired her famous choice—when she stayed seated on a segregated bus to take a stand for racial equality. Take a walk through her childhood and hear about her struggles as a black woman in midcentury America. Going beyond other Rosa Parks books for kids, this complete story shows how her strong values and bravery as a lifelong activist makes her a role model for fighting injustice. This illuminating choice in Rosa Parks books for kids includes: A lasting impact—Find out how the world changed during Rosa Parks' life and the ways her legacy is still alive. Talk about it—Questions in each chapter invite you to share ideas for creating your own change in the world. Real-life stories—History comes alive with accounts of people and events in civil rights that you won't find in other Rosa Parks books for kids. Get inspired by Rosa's incredible accomplishments in So Other People Would Be Also Free—a standout among Rosa Parks books for kids.

Abraham Lincolns honesty is legendary. See how his honesty helped save the United States. Fullcolor illustrations accompany detailed text.