National Geographic Readers: Frederick Douglass (Level 2)

by Barbara Kramer

Overview

Discover the world of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way.  The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426327568
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/17/2017
Series:	National Geographic Readers Bios Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	234,316
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

BARBARA KRAMER began writing biographies for children and young adults after following the advice of another author, who said, "Write what you like to read." She remembered how much she enjoyed biographies when she was a kid, especially stories about trailblazers such as Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Elizabeth Blackwell. She decided that's what she wanted to write. Her subjects have included both historical figures and people in the news. She is the author of the National Geographic readers Thomas Edison, Cleopatra, Sonia Sotomayor, Alexander Graham Bell, Pope Francis, and more.

Table of Contents

Who Was Frederick Douglass? 4

Born a Slave 6

In His Time 10

Learning to Read 12

Runaway Slave 16

6 Cool Facts About Douglass 22

A Fight to End Slavery 24

New Beginnings 26

Quiz Whiz 30

Glossary 32