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Eleanor Roosevelt, fighter for justice : her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world
Title:
Eleanor Roosevelt, fighter for justice : her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world
ISBN:
9781419722950
Physical Description:
vii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Granny -- Finding herself -- Losing herself -- A life to be lived -- Reaching out -- A new standard for understanding -- The spur -- It never hurts to be kind -- War clouds -- Fighting and dying -- Turning the page.
Reading Level:
1120 L Lexile
Genre:
Summary:
From a shy and fearful child, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to be not only First Lady of the United States, but one of the most influential women in U.S. history. Hers is a remarkable story of doing the thing you think you cannot do in order to work for change and to better the lives of others. Come learn about Eleanor, who challenges everyone - no matter his or her talents or gifts - to live a useful and fulfilling life.
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