Freedom: Life After Slavery
- ISBN-10
- 1480721476
- ISBN-13
- 9781480721470
- Series
- Freedom
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-06-15
- Publisher
- Teacher Created Materials
- Authors
- Emily Smith, Stephanie Kuligowski, David H. Anthony
Description
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.
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