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Discover the life of John Lewis―a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice, equality, and peace. Before he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, John was a thoughtful kid who loved learning but wasn’t able to go to a good school because of segregation.
He wanted to make a difference in his community, so he organized peaceful protests to end segregation and fight for equal rights for Black Americans. Explore how John went from being a young farm boy to a famous activist, politician, and leader.
The Story of John Lewis includes:
Core curriculum standards―Explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of John’s life, and take a fun quiz to test your knowledge.His lasting legacy―Learn more about how John Lewis made the world a better place for future generations, including you! A visual timeline―Watch John progress from a little kid to an important leader with a visual timeline marking the major milestones of his life.
How will John’s hard work, bravery, and kindness inspire you?
From the Publisher
Learn more about the life of John Lewis:
John was raised in an unfair America
When John was young, Black and white people lived separately and unequally. He spent his life fighting to change that.
He stood up for peace, fairness, and equal rights
It’s not easy to stand up for peace, especially when others act with violence. John knew that fighting for equality was dangerous. Still, he stood his ground.
John organized peaceful protests
John believed in the power of nonviolent protests. He believed that seeing humanity in others is important and that violence is never the answer.
He helped make the world a fairer place
John helped end segregation and other unfair treatment of Black Americans. As a congressman, he helped pass laws to make sure that the civil rights movement is never forgotten.
Want to meet more inspiring Black men? Pick up another book in the series or get the entire box set!
For ages 6-9
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Publisher : Rockridge Press (January 26, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 66 pages
ISBN-10 : 1648766978
ISBN-13 : 978-1648766978
Reading age : 7 – 10 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 640L
Grade level : 2 – 3
Item Weight : 4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.3 x 8.27 inches
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