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The Civil Rights Movement for Kids

A History with 21 Activities

By: Mary C. Turck

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The Civil Rights Movement for Kids

A History with 21 Activities

By: Mary C. Turck

Surprisingly, kids were some of the key instigators in the Civil Rights Movement, like Barbara Johns, who held a rally in her elementary school gym that eventually led to the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court school desegregation decision, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges, who was the first black student to desegregate elementary schools in New Orleans. In The Civil Rights Movement for Kids, children will discover how students and religious leaders worked together to demand the protection of civil rights for black Americans. They will relive the fear and uncertainty of Freedom Summer and learn how northern white college students helped bring national attention to atrocities committed in the name of segregation, and they'll be inspired by the speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, and Malcolm X. Activities include: reenacting a lunch counter sit-in; organizing a workshop on nonviolence; holding a freedom film festival followed by a discussion; and organizing a choral group to sing the songs that motivated the foot soldiers in this war for rights.

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Chicago Review Press

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1613740514

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9781613740514

Freedom Song

Young Voices and the Struggle for Civil Rights

By: Mary C. Turck

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Freedom Song

Young Voices and the Struggle for Civil Rights

By: Mary C. Turck

Melding memorable music and inspiring history, Freedom Song presents a fresh perspective on the civil rights movement by showing how songs of hope, faith, and freedom strengthened the movement and served as its voice. In this eye-opening account, you'll discover how churches and other groups--from the SNCC Freedom Singers to the Chicago Children's Choir--transformed music both religious and secular into electrifying anthems that furthered the struggle for civil rights. From rallies to marches to mass meetings, music was ever-present in the movement. People sang songs to give themselves courage and determination, to spread their message to others, to console each other as they sat in jail. The music they shared took many different forms, including traditional spirituals once sung by slaves, jazz and blues music, and gospel, folk, and pop songs. Freedom Song explores in detail the galvanizing roles of numerous songs, including &“Lift Every Voice and Sing,&” &“The Battle of Jericho,&” &“Wade in the Water,&” and &“We Shall Overcome.&” As Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and many others took a stand against prejudice and segregation, a Chicago minister named Chris Moore started a children's choir that embraced the spirit of the civil rights movement and brought young people of different races together, young people who lent their voices to support African Americans struggling for racial equality. More than 50 years later, the Chicago Children's Choir continues its commitment to freedom and justice. An accompanying CD, Songs on the Road to Freedom, features the CCC performing the songs discussed throughout the book.

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161

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Chicago Review Press

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1613743262

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9781613743263

Guatemala

Land of the Maya

By: Nancy Johnson Black,Mary Turck

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Guatemala

Land of the Maya

By: Nancy Johnson Black,Mary Turck

Explores the history, geography, people, economy, customs, and everyday life of Guatemala.

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150

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Dillon Press

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0382397185

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9780382397189

Blizzard!

Snowstorm Fury

By: Mary Turck

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Blizzard!

Snowstorm Fury

By: Mary Turck

This book describes the weather conditions that cause blizzards, discusses severe blizzards in U.S. history, and explains preparations to survive blizzards.

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0780790200

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9780780790209

Healthy Eating for Weight Management

By: Mary Turck

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Healthy Eating for Weight Management

By: Mary Turck

Annotation In today's fast-paced, fast-food world, teens are increasingly at risk for health problems related to poor nutrition and lack of exercise. The LifeMatters series includes easy-to-follow fitness plans, delicious recipes, and essential information that can help teens fit health and wellness into their busy lives. These books introduce and explore key concepts as defined by the National Health Education Standards and the National Standards for School Counseling Programs.

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Capstone

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0736807098

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Freedom Song

Young Voices and the Struggle for Civil Rights

By: Mary Turck

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Freedom Song

Young Voices and the Struggle for Civil Rights

By: Mary Turck

Demonstrates how different songs in history have served as a unifying voice of the people during the Civil Rights Movement, including "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "We Shall Overcome." Original.

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155652773X

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The Civil Rights Movement for Kids

The Civil Rights Movement for Kids

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Freedom Song

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Guatemala

Blizzard!

Blizzard!

Healthy Eating for Weight Management

Healthy Eating for Weight Management

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