Library's review
This book tells the true story of the spy network that tried to destroy the civil rights movement. Young adults will learn about the victories and heroes who fought against white supremacy. Selected Primary Documents, Bibliography, Quote Sources, Index.
Genres
Lexile
L
Publication
National Geographic Children's Books (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 128 pages
Description
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission compiled secret files on more than 87,000 private citizens in the most extensive state spying program in U.S. history. Its mission: to save segregation.
Awards
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Finalist — 2011)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
128
Physical description
128 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
1426305958 / 9781426305955
DDC/MDS
| 323.1196 |
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