{"product_id":"i-am-rosa-parks-9780803740853","title":"I Am Rosa Parks by Meltzer, Brad","description":"\u003cb\u003eCivil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what's right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Photos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Comic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Childhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Facts \u003c\/b\u003ethat make great conversation-starters \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003e Rosa Parks's strength is highlighted in this biography. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brad Meltzer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Pond Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 7.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780803740853\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e169139 \/ I Am Rosa Parks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/19\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2014 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, \u003c\/i\u003e and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Rod.\u003c\/i\u003e He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children. (And did you know that a picture of Brad is hidden in every book in this series?) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including his own \u003ci\u003eCow Boy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFranklin Richards: Son of a Genius.\u003c\/i\u003e He is the author and illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Giggles Are Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e and the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Monster Mayhem.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons (who also make an appearance in each Ordinary People Change the World book).","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40815705751705,"sku":"9780803740853","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_5b5efed8-9463-4c54-bcbe-a629237dbd49.jpg?v=1724702192","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/i-am-rosa-parks-9780803740853","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}