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Malcolm X
by Arnold Adoff
ISBN: 006442118X
ISBN-13: 9780064421188
Format: Paperback
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Summary
An introduction to the life of the influential African American leader. Three-color illustrations accompany the text.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 2000
Size: 5.25 x 7.5 inches
Weight: 0.1 pounds
Ages: 3 to 4
Pages: 52
Synopses
Relates briefly the rise of a convict through self-education and love of his black brothers to become a leader of the black people of the United States.
Publisher's Notes
Malcolm X lived in difficult times - when some thought that black people were inferior to white people. But Malcolm believed that black people should stand up for their rights and he preached this belief everywhere he went. His message became popular because it was one of hope and pride. But it also became dangerous, because some people didn't agree with him. In 1965, one of these people shot and killed him. Even though his life was cut short by hatred, Malcolm X's ideas still affect people of all races. Here is his amazing story. An ALA Notable Children's Book
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Malcolm X (Trophy Chapter Books)
Arnold Adoff
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Malcolm X (Qty: 41)
Arnold Adoff
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Malcolm X
Adoff, Arnold; Gutierrez, Rudy
New York: HarperCollins. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 2000. Paperback. Trophy Chapter Books; 0.16 x 7.68 x 5.2 Inches; 64 pages; 1 . ( more information)
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