A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth
- ISBN-10
- 0823412628
- ISBN-13
- 9780823412624
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994-01-01
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Author
- David A. Adler
Description
Discover the life story of one of American history's most imporant orators & freedom fighters. Sojourner Truth was born into slavery 1797, and what she would learn and do during her lifetime would change the country. She was one of the first African-American women in the United States to win a lawsuit against a white man. She traveled the country speaking out against slavery and racist injustice, and for her efforts she met and talked with two different presidents. Introduce young readers to a remarkable story of a woman who always believed there was more work to be done. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
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