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Leaders Like Us

Leland Melvin Reader Grade 1-4 Paperback

Leaders Like Us

Leland Melvin Reader Grade 1-4 Paperback

24 pages
Grade 1-4 / Ages 6-10
Product ID:
9781731648778
$8.95
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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C
curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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curlsupwithagoodbook
02/03/22
What do all of these books have in common? They are all about people I NEVER learned about in school. I think I can name on one hand the Black people I did learn about. My hope is that The Curlys and their generation will have exposure to all these incredible people and more! The Leaders Like Us Series by janicejpmiller with illustrations by Amanda Quartey and Markia Jenai and published by carsondellosa is sure to help accomplish my hope in more exposure. Why we love it: 📘 The racecar 🏎️ book (Wendell Scott) 📘 The cooking 👩🏿‍🍳 book (Georgia Gilmore) Why Mommy likes it: 📗 Loved learning about new people 📗 Short books that pack a big punch 👊🏽 📗 Time line, glossary, discussion questions and extension activities in the back These books are perfect for our 7-8 year old friends who are reading on their own but we enjoyed the stories as well! 🖤 Thank you carsondellosa for sending us this amazing series. All opinions are our own.
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hey_mrshunter
01/28/22
I’m so excited to have the Leaders Like Us book series from carsondellosa in my classroom. History is filled with inspiring leaders who made a difference in their communities and in our world. In the Leaders Like Us collection, students will learn about some important African American leaders. The books I have includes: *Charlotta Bass *Henry Louis Gates Jr. *Bagar’s Rustin *Major Taylor *Shirley Chisholm These are the perfect addition to my classroom library. Just in time for Black History Month! Author: J.P. Miller Illustrator: Markia Jenai #blackhistorymonth #celebrateblackhistory #blackhistorybooksforchildren #literacy #blackleaders #teachershare #instateacher #elementaryteacher #iteachsecond #teacherappreciation #teachersofthegram #iloveteaching #teachershare #igteachers #teacherblogger
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With captivating illustrations that bring Leland Melvin's story to life, learn about this leader's amazing career as both a professional football player and NASA astronaut who flew on two important missions into space.

In this biography, you'll meet an important leader in both sports and science—Leland Melvin. Leland was great at both football and science. When he had to stop playing sports, he worked on a new goal. He traded his football helmet for a space suit! He flew two missions into space and taught others the importance of science. With simple, easy-to-read pages and full-color illustrations that bring the story to life, you'll learn about Melvin's dedication, talent, and impact as he went from being a professional football player to an influential NASA astronaut.

History is filled with inspiring leaders who made a difference in their communities and in our world. Each 24-page book in this illustrated biography series tells the story of an important leader in science, the arts, government, sports, and other fields. Texts focus on each leader's early life and greatest accomplishments. Each book includes a time line, pre- and post-reading questions for discussion, and an extension activity.

"Four attractively illustrated volumes explore the careers of extraordinary, but little-known Black leaders. Cathy Hughes founded a chain of radio stations aimed at Black audiences, Frederick O'Neal was instrumental in theater during the Harlem Renaissance, Georgia Gilmore provided food and money for the Montgomery Boycott, and Ottawa Gurley was responsible for a thriving Black community in Tulsa, OK. The primary focus of each book is the accomplishment of each subject in their respective fields; those seeking statistical information will need to consult the timelines in the back. Nonetheless, the colorful drawings and straightforward texts do an excellent job introducing young readers to these admirable leaders who are omitted from the textbooks. Readers will be encouraged to learn more about these extraordinary people. VERDICT These nicely illustrated titles about lesser-known people who are important leaders in different fields should attract browsers and report writers alike. Recommended."

School Library Journal, April 2022

"Books in the Leader Like Us picture-book series introduce Black Americans who excelled in their fields. Written with clarity and organized logically, each volume focuses on one notable individual. The large-format volumes are frighted with Quartey’s illustrations, which use simplified forms and unusual color combinations effectively. In Cathy Hughes, readers meet media-maven Hughes, whose childhood love of radio led her to broadcasting, ownership of a radio station that reflected her community’s interests, and developing and leading media company with radio and TV stations offering a Black perspective. Frederick O’Neal traces the story of this actor who moved to New York City during the Harlem Renaissance and made his mark on the stage, in movies, and in television. Georgia Gilmore tells of a cook who supported the 1955-1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott by leading a group of anonymous volunteers who perorated and sold food to support the cause with much-needed funds. O.W. Gurley introduces a businessman who, beginning in 1905, used his wealth to develop the Greenwood district (known as “Black Wall Street”) in Tulsa. Gurley survived the 1921 race massacre, but much of Gus work went up in smoke. This well-conceived series delivers attractive, very readable biographies of lesser-known Black achievers who made significant contributions to American broadcasting, business, theatre, and civil rights."

Carolyn Phelan, Booklist. April 2022

Product Detail Reader
Series Leaders Like Us
Subjects Social Studies
Subjects Nonfiction
Themes Biography
Topics Black History Month
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