Dear Benjamin Banneker
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994 · Est. 18 min read

Dear Benjamin Banneker

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney · Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A free black man challenges Jefferson on slavery.

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32 pages· 1,571 words· Est. 18 min read· AD1100L
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Benjamin Banneker, a free black mathematician and astronomer, dares to confront Thomas Jefferson on the hypocrisy of slavery. Through bold letters, he challenges the Secretary of State's beliefs. Will his words spark change or fall on deaf ears? Discover the power of one man's courage in a world of oppression.

From the publisher

Benjamin Banneker was born free when most blacks in this country were still enslaved. But it troubled him that not all blacks were free. An accomplished astronomer and mathematician, he decided to take a stand against slavery by writing to then-Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. This is the story of their extraordinary correspondence.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,571
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD1100L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.4
F&P level
~Z
Scholastic level
T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
12698
Publication
Published
September 1, 1998
First published
October 31, 1994
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152018924
LCCN
93031162
OCLC
39779651

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