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Eleanor Roosevelt, fighter for justice : her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world, Ilene Cooper

Label
Eleanor Roosevelt, fighter for justice : her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world, Ilene Cooper
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Eleanor Roosevelt
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1015270104
Responsibility statement
Ilene Cooper
resource.studyProgramName
Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 8, 5, 195884.
Sub title
fighter for justice : her impact on the civil rights movement, the White House, and the world
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
Table Of 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
Target audience
juvenile
Content
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