Frederick Douglass
Buy from other retailers
What's This Book About
Learn about the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his fight for freedom in this Step 3 Biography Reader! Frederick Douglass was a keystone figure in the abolitionist movement, and his story has impacted generations of people fighting for civil rights in America. He was born to an enslaved mother and grew up with the horrors of slavery. In the course of his childhood, he was able to learn to read, and soon realized that reading and language were a source of power, and could be the keys to his freedom. Frederick Douglass spoke and wrote about injustice and equality, and his words profoundly affected the conversation about slavery in America. His activism will resonate with kids today who are observing and participating in our activist culture. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics–for children who are ready to read on their own.
What Kind of Book is Frederick Douglass
Categories
Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities
Reviews
Book Lists That Include This Book
The Creatives Behind the Book
Frank Murphy has taught a wide variety grades at the elementary and middle school level. A popular speaker, Murphy is the author of many fun historical fiction books for young readers. He lives in Holland, PA.
NICOLE TADGELL was born in Detroit and studied art at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. She has worked on more than twenty books and other projects for kids, including With Books and Bricks, Real Sisters Pretend, and Friends for Freedom. She lives in Grafton, Massachusetts.
What Has Frank Murphy Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Frank Murphy know that you want to hear from them about their book.
What Has Nicole Tadgell Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Nicole Tadgell know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books From These Creatives
Similar Books to This Book
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781524772369
- Publication Date
- December 31, 2019
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Original Publication Date
- December 31, 2019
- Page Count
- 48
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Reading Age
- 5 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2019008067
- Lexile® Level
- 650L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~P
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~4.2
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.