{"product_id":"i-am-rosa-parks-isbn-9780803740853","title":"I am Rosa Parks","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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\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?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":46304906608869,"sku":"NP9780803740853","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780803740853.jpg?v=1767729592","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/i-am-rosa-parks-isbn-9780803740853","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}