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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Coretta Scott King Honor winner Bolden sheds light on new research and interpretations of one of America's most influential African Americans, focusing on Douglass the man rather than the historical icon. Full color and archival images." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Draws from Frederick Douglass's own writings to provide insight into key events in his life, including his escape to New York City with the help of his future wife, Anna Murray, and his work in the abolitionist movement.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The women's suffrage movement received support from several key abolitionists. One example was the freed slave and antislavery advocate who called herself Sojourner Truth. Through primary sources, images, and engaging narrative, students will learn that in addition to Truth's impassioned battle to end slavery, she also fought for women's rights, speaking to the crowds at suffrage gatherings during the 1850s and until her death.
Author
Series
Publisher
Oliver Press
Pub. Date
1996.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Profiles the lives of eight Afro-American leaders, including Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Booker T. Washington, who were instrumental in abolishing slavery or helping former slaves achieve full citizenship.