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(0)Julius Lester
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century.
2) John Henry
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 620L
Language
English
Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 790L
Language
English
Description
Presents the author's meditations on twenty paintings by artist Rod Brown, designed to encourage reflection on the hardships faced by African-American slaves until their emancipation.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
Offers a collection of thoughts, reflections, and inspiration about life, religion, politics, and social awareness from the Newbery Honor-winning author of "To Be a Slave."
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate African American history with this historic collection of stories. Collection include: Duke Ellington; Ellington was not a street; Ella Fitzgerald: the tale of a vocal virtuosa; and John Henry read-along and discussion questions.
