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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
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The true story behind the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave, this book is based on the life of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was captured in the United States and sold into slavery in Louisiana.
Solomon Northup awoke in the middle of the night with his body trembling. Slowly, he realized that he was handcuffed in a dark room and his feet were chained to the floor. He managed to slip his hand into his pocket to look for his free...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker-his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 10.7 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1370L
Language
English
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From the first African explorers to the first black president, this illustrated history is an excellent resource and "an epic work" (School Library Journal).
Discovering Black America is an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. It begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"How much do you know about Booker T. Washington? Find out the facts you need to know about this famous teacher and leader. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--Provided by publisher.
10) Jackie Robinson
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Physical Desc
31 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.
13) Rosa Parks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed civil-rights activist Rosa Parks. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A biography of the Afro-American farmer and self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor for the new capital city of the United States in 1791, who also calculated a successful almanac notable for its preciseness.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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Description
Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and election of President Barack Obama are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades preK-4.
19) Through my eyes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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Description
Ruby Bridges recounts the story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the intergration of her school in New Orleans in 1960.
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