Focusing on the pivotal events of the civil rights movement, this book captures the intense three months of protests in Selma, Alabama, leading to the historic march to Montgomery in 1965. It highlights the bravery of children who joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the struggle for voting rights, confronting violence and adversity. Accompanied by powerful black-and-white photographs, the narrative provides an emotional and inspiring perspective on their fight for equality and justice.
The collection features ten extraordinary tales from real-life adventurers, each story promising to be larger-than-life, hilariously entertaining, and bizarrely captivating. These narratives delve into the unique experiences and challenges faced by the adventurers, showcasing their remarkable journeys and the unexpected twists that reality can offer. Readers can expect a blend of humor and wonder as they explore the wild and unpredictable nature of these true accounts.
Exploring the life and contributions of Frederick Law Olmsted, this book highlights his role as a pioneering landscape architect behind iconic designs like Central Park and the U.S. Capitol's grounds. Elizabeth Partridge delves into Olmsted's innovative vision and the impact of his work on American public spaces, showcasing his commitment to creating environments that enhance community and nature. Through rich narratives, readers gain insight into Olmsted's legacy and the enduring relevance of his designs in contemporary society.
★ "Partridge proves once again that nonfiction can be every bit as dramatic as the best fiction."* America's war in Vietnam. In over a decade of bitter fighting, it claimed the lives of more than 58,000 American soldiers and beleaguered four US presidents. More than forty years after America left Vietnam in defeat in 1975, the war remains controversial and divisive both in the United States and abroad. The history of this era is complex; the cultural impact extraordinary. But it's the personal stories of eight people—six American soldiers, one American military nurse, and one Vietnamese refugee—that create the heartbeat of Boots on the Ground. From dense jungles and terrifying firefights to chaotic helicopter rescues and harrowing escapes, each individual experience reveals a different facet of the war and moves us forward in time. Alternating with these chapters are profiles of key American leaders and events, reminding us of all that was happening at home during the war, including peace protests, presidential scandals, and veterans' struggles to acclimate to life after Vietnam. With more than one hundred photographs, award-winning author Elizabeth Partridge's unflinching book captures the intensity, frustration, and lasting impacts of one of the most tumultuous periods of American history. *Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Marching for Freedom
"Legendary photographers Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams all photographed the Japanese American incarceration, but with different approaches-and different results. This nonfiction picture book for middle grade readers examines the Japanese-American incarceration-and the complexity of documenting it-through the work of these three photographers"--
Award-winning biographer Elizabeth Partridge dives into Lennon’s life from the night he was born in 1940 during a World War II air raid on Liverpool, deftly taking us through his turbulent childhood and his rebellious rock’n’roll teens to his celebrated life writing, recording, and performing music with the Beatles. She sheds light on the years after the Beatles, with Yoko Ono, as he struggled to make sense of his own artistic life—one that had turned from youthful angst to suffocating fame in almost a split second.Partridge chronicles the emotional highs and paralyzing lows Lennon transformed into brilliant, evocative songs. With striking black-andwhite photographs spanning his entire life, John Lennon: All I Want Is the Truth is the unforgettable story of one of rock’s biggest legends.
