A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass by David A. Adler (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass by David A. Adler, Samuel Byrd A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the abolitionist movement in the nineteenth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Learn more about the incredible life of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist, orator, journalist, and author. Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to have a way with words. Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an escaped slave with no formal education could be so eloquent. Yet thousands turned out to hear him speak. A tireless advocate to end slavery, Douglass urged slaves to escape and revolt. He inspired many with his bestselling autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Later on, Douglass cemented his status as a pivotal figure in American history when he helped Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation. He continued to fight for equality during Reconstruction and became the first African American to receive a vote for President of the United States in a major partys roll call vote. This accessible biography for children examines Douglasss amazing life with easy-to-understand facts and details, alongside elegant illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline and authors notes.For almost thirty years, David Adlers Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adlers "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. Author Biography David A. Adler has written more than a hundred books for children, including his well-known Picture Book Biography series. A former teacher, he lives with his family in New York State. Visit him on the web at Samuel Byrd is a painter, muralist, and the illustrator of Dancing with the Indians, A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman, and Let Freedom Ring: A Ballad of Martin Luther King, Jr. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review "The great strength of this well-documented work is the use of Douglasss own words in the telling, making him come alive for young readers." —Kirkus Reviews Long Description After escaping slavery, he became an orator, writer and leader of the abolitionist movement. Review Quote "The great strength of this well-documented work is the use of Douglasss own words in the telling, making him come alive for young readers." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0823412059 Author Samuel Byrd Language English Illustrator Samuel Byrd ISBN-10 0823412059 ISBN-13 9780823412051 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Pages 32 Residence Long Island, NY, US Birth 1947 Short Title PICT BK OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS DOI 10.1604/9780823412051 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1993-01-01 NZ Release Date 1993-01-01 US Release Date 1993-01-01 UK Release Date 1993-01-01 Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Holiday House Inc Series Picture Book Biography Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-01-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9425298;

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