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Archives of Sexuality & Gender includes gay and lesbian newspapers from more than 35 countries, reports, policy statements, interviews, personal letters, and other documents related to gay rights and health, including the worldwide impact of AIDS. Part of Gale’s Archives of Sexuality & Gender.
1) Major Taylor
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete?
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
As a child, Henry Jr. was curious about his family tree. Who was his great-great-grandfather? Why were some things about his family unknown? Henry interviewed family members and discovered connections. When he grew up, he taught others to do the same!
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Bayard learned from an early how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important civil rights events in American history.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll!
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography. This illustrated book includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills.
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