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9781432964658

Medgar Evers

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  • ISBN13:

    9781432964658

  • ISBN10:

    1432964658

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-08-01
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary

Many fascinating people play a part in the history of the United States. Meet some of the most interesting in American Biographies. Take a walk along the journey of their lives, learning about their childhoods, their families, and the people and events that inspired them. Read about the contributions these individuals made not only to the United States hut also to the world, and the legacies they leave behind.

Author Biography

Ann Weil has written dozens of books for young readers. She grew up on the Upper Wont Side of New York City, and now lives in rural New Hampshire where she likes to get snowed in at least once every winter. Dr. Rupert Simms has been lecturing in Africana Studies at North Park University in Chicago since L997. He has published two books and numerous articles about the life experience of African Americans, Afro-Mexicans, and Africans.

Table of Contents

A Civil Rights Hero and Martyrp. 4
Growing Up in Mississippip. 6
From Soldier to Activistp. 14
The Fight for Civil Rightsp. 20
"M Is for Mississippi and Murder"p. 26
The Murder of Medgar Eversp. 32
After Medgar, No More Fearp. 38
Timelinep. 42
Family Treep. 43
Glossaryp. 44
Find Out Morep. 46
Indexp. 48
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