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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
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Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves escape to freedom; looks at the activities of some of the people who played significant roles in the fight to free the slaves; and explains the signals used to communicate with runaway slaves.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Examines the life of enslaved African-American Nat Turner and the events leading up to the slave rebellion he led in 1831. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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Description
In 1839, African slaves who rebelled against their Spanish owners on the Amistad schooner were charged with murder in the United States. This book details the famous U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately ruled in favor of the black captives.
5) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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Description
Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brief introduction into the violent Tulsa Race Massacre that occurred on May 31-June 1 1921. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in...
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