Freedom: Life After Slavery

by David H. Anthony, Stephanie Kuligowski

Overview

In this fascinating title, readers will learn all about life for African Americans in the United States after the abolition of slavery. The stunning photos and images work in conjunction with the engaging facts and sidebars to create a captivating reading experience for children as they discover the great impact that African American contributions to art, music, and literature made on the world we know today as well as important issues like discrimination, segregation, racism, and civil rights. Through the supportive text and accessible glossary and index, readers will be able to navigate their way through the book and better understand the content.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433315213
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	08/15/2011
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Herweck Paris has been in education for over 15 years. She has indulged her passion for education by spending time as an elementary classroom teacher, an elementary school computer and technology specialist, an educational activist, and an author of numerous resources for Shell Education and Teacher Created Materials.

Table of Contents

New Hope 4-5

Unfair Treatment 6-11

Earning a Place in Society 12-15

Moving Ahead 16-17

The Great Migration 18-21

African Pride 22-23

The Harlem Renaissance 24-27

The Fight for Civil Rights 28-29

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32