John Brown believed it was God’s will that he use violence to end slavery. His final act, the raid on Harpers Ferry, pushed the United States toward Civil War. Source notes. Further reading. Index. Black-and-white photgraphs and period illustrations.
Title alpha A Volcano Beneath the Snow: John Brown’s War Against Slavery
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 256
Genre Nonfiction
Topics John Brown (1800-1859). Abolitionists. Slavery. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865). American Civil War (1861-1865).
SRC Level 8.400000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 990L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-04-07
JLG Release Date Jul 2014
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
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$332.64 per Year
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Diversity, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, History
Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Disturbing Imagery,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape,Violence: Torture,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Strong Language,Social Issue: Political Viewpoint/Satire,Violence: General,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion