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The life of Frederick Douglass

speaking out against slavery
Presents a biography of Frederick Douglass from the earlier years of his life through the fight for freedom and equality, and on to his final days.

The words of Frederick Douglass

2024
Frederick Douglass is one of the most admired Americans. After a daring escape from a life of enslavement, he became a famous abolitionist as well as a supporter of women's rights. He also founded a newspaper and forged a friendship with Abraham Lincoln. This valuable biography uses Douglass's own prolific writings-including his three autobiographies!-to describe the key events of his life and the times in which he lived. Historical photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes add even more relevant information about the era, an important period in the elementary social studies curriculum.

Frederick's journey

the life of Frederick Douglass
2018
An illustrated biography of African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Sojourner Truth

"Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but she found solace in her community, her family, and her faith, as well as in herself. After escaping to freedom, she became an impassioned speaker in support of both abolition and women's rights. She was guided by her faith to help those who most needed it. Today, she's recognized as an inspiring orator, activist, and suffragist. This title explores Truth's life and legacy, presenting details in a way young readers can understand, appreciate, and remember.".

The life of Sojourner Truth

"Explore Sojourner Truth's incredible life as a preacher and abolitionist in this early chapter biography. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs make this book an excellent choice to support College, Career, and Civil Life (C3) Social Studies standards for elementary grades. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included"--.

Frederick Douglass

abolitionist and writer
2020
Explores the life and accomplishments of abolitionist and writer, Frederick Douglass.

Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a woman?"

"Akron, Ohio, 1851: A brother and sister listen to Sojourner Truth deliver her speech. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--.

My bondage and my freedom

2005
Presents the 1855 autobiography of Frederick Douglass, telling of his experiences as a slave and discussing his life after he was able to escape to freedom.

The color of abolition

how a printer, a prophet, and a Contessa moved a nation
2022
Recounts the story of the fascinating, fraught relationship between Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Maria Weston Chapman, and how its breakup led to the success of America's most important social movement.

Sojourner Truth

2020
"Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but she found solace in her community, her family, and her faith, as well as in herself. After escaping to freedom, she became an impassioned speaker in support of both abolition and women's rights. She was guided by her faith to help those who most needed it. Today, she's recognized as an inspiring orator, activist, and suffragist. This title explores Truth's life and legacy, presenting details in a way young readers can understand, appreciate, and remember"--Provided by publisher.

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