They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group

by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Hardcover, 2010

Library's review

This book provides readers with a stark view into the rise of the KKK and the era of Reconstruction in the South. The extensive use of quotations, excerpts of journals, reproductions of lithographs, photographs, and historical documents add to the quality and power of information. This is an
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excellent resource for American history teachers, though teachers would want to facilitate discussions, especially with middle school students, due to disturbing images and content. Extensive resource materials are included.
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Lexile

1180L

Publication

HMH Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: 1, 176 pages

Description

Documents the history and origin of the Ku Klux Klan from its beginning in Pulaski, Tennessee, and provides personal accounts, congressional documents, diaries, and more.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2010

Pages

176

Physical description

176 p.; 9.5 inches

ISBN

9780618440337

UPC

046442440332

DDC/MDS

322.420973

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