1818-1895

"A biography of Frederick Douglass covering his origins as a slave and journey to becoming an abolitionist leader"--Provided by publisher.

"After enduring years as a slave, Frederick Douglass escaped to freedom as a young man and made it his mission to work toward emancipation for all. He became a renowned orator, an inspiring writer, and above all, a champion for equal rights. This book will present his life story, full ofchallenges and successes, and the legacy that has lived on long after he died"--Provided by publisher.

"Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing"--Back cover.

Presents the life and accomplishments of escaped slave, Frederick Douglass.

"Frederick Douglass knew that learning to read and write would be the first step in his quest for freedom. Told from first-person perspective and using some of Douglass's own words, this [title] . . . draws from his experiences as a young boy and his attempts to learn how to read and write"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and accomplishments of abolitionist and writer, Frederick Douglass.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.

Record of Frederick Douglass' life. Born a slave in 1818 on a plantation in Maryland, Douglass taught himself to read and write. In 1845, seven years after escaping to the North, he published Narrative, the first of three autobiographies. This book recounts the horrors and the accomplishments of his early years; his painful efforts to educate himself; his decision to find freedom or die; and his harrowing but successful escape.

An autobiographical account by the runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers, and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders; and contains introduction, textual and explanatory notes, and chronology.

Siblings Fiona and Finley, who help at their family bakery, the Sweets Shop, travel back in time Baltimore in 1818 to learn more about Frederick Douglas, an early proponent of the Civil Rights movement. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, a writing prompt, and Internet links.