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1) John Henry
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 620L
Language
English
Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
A compilation, selected from various sources and arranged chronologically, of the reminiscences of slaves and ex-slaves about their experiences from the leaving of Africa through the Civil War and into the early twentieth century.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
Offers a collection of thoughts, reflections, and inspiration about life, religion, politics, and social awareness from the Newbery Honor-winning author of "To Be a Slave."
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 790L
Language
English
Description
Presents the author's meditations on twenty paintings by artist Rod Brown, designed to encourage reflection on the hardships faced by African-American slaves until their emancipation.
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Celebrate African American history with this historic collection of stories. Collection include: Duke Ellington; Ellington was not a street; Ella Fitzgerald: the tale of a vocal virtuosa; and John Henry read-along and discussion questions.
