Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass (A Big Words Book, 8)

by Doreen Rappaport

Other authorsLondon Ladd (Illustrator), London Ladd (Cover Art)
Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

The life of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada is explored through whimsical illustrations that blend Posada’s original works with Tonatiuh’s. Posada is best known for his calaveras (skeletons), which have become synonymous with the Day of the Dead festival. Author’s Note, Glossary,
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 Bibliography, Art Credits, Where You Can See Posada’s Work in the U.S.A.
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Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, Biography, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Lexile

770L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2015), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages

Description

Traces Frederick Douglass's journey from slavery to international renown as writer and lecturer.

Awards

The Best Children's Books of the Year (2016)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2016)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2015)
Notable Children's Book (Middle Readers — 2016)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 11.25 inches

ISBN

1423114388 / 9781423114383

DDC/MDS

973.8092

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