Ocean State Libraries

Franklin Delano Roosevelt made history by being the first United States President to run for a third term, and in fact, he was elected to the presidency four consecutive terms. Go back in time to follow FDR as he leads America through some of the most difficult times it ever faced: The Great Depression and World War II.

Question: Who was known as the First Lady of the U.S. civil rights movement? Answer: Coretta Scott King. She helped her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., fight for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950's and 1960's. After his death, she continued to speak out for peace and equality for all people.

Presents the life, career, and accomplishments of the forty-fourth president of the United States.

Did you know that not all Brooklyn Dodgers fans and players welcomed Jackie Robinson to the team in 1947? Some fans and teammates weren't welcoming to a black player at first. But Jackie's great playing soon won them over.

"A biography of Jane Goodall, the primatologist who spent several decades studying chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Tanzania's Gombe National Park." --

"A biography of Martin Luther King Jr., the man who lead the Civil Rights movement, and gave the famous "I have a dream" speech." --

"Get a glimpse into the life of Walt Disney and his innovative contributions to animation and film." --

"Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights." --

"Ella Fitzgerald went from a poor girl living on the streets to the one of the greatest Jazz singers of her time and ours. This title will take readers through the grand life of Ella and show them that nothing can hold you back if you have a dream and determination. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs"--Publisher's website.