| Climbing Lincoln's Steps: The African American Journey Contributor(s): Slade, Suzanne (Author), Bootman, Colin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0807512052 ISBN-13: 9780807512050 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
| Dewey: 305.800 |
| Lexile Measure: 870 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Topical - Black History |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 138944 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This empowering and emotionally driven story showcases significant moments in African American history that tie back to the Lincoln Memorial by introducing iconic civil rights activists as well as exploring President Abraham Lincoln's role in abolishing slavery. This book highlights the hardships and triumphs faced while fighting for racial equality in America. |
Contributor Bio(s): Slade, Suzanne: - Suzanne Slade is the author of over seventy books for children. Her works include picture books and biographies as well as titles about animals, sports, and nature. She lives in Illinois with her husband and children.Bootman, Colin: - Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad. He moved to the United States when he was seven, but the vibrant palette of the Caribbean has always influenced his painting. In 2004, he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in New York. |