IllustratorsIllustrated by R. Gregory ChristiePublisherCarolrhodaImprintCarolrhodaISBN
9780822567646
Awards and HonorsWinner of the 2010 Coretta Scott King Award; 2010 ALA Notable Children’s Books, Middle Readers; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2010, Biography; IRA Notable Books for a Global Society 2010; Booklist Top 10 Westerns Books for Youth: 2012
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Bass Reeves was born into slavery in 1838, but he escaped during the Civil War and later became a deputy U.S. marshal. Devoted to serving justice, Reeves used clever disguises, incredible sharp-shooting skills, and plain old courage to nab some of the nastiest outlaws in the Indian Territory. Glossary. Time line. Further reading. Notes about Judge Isaac C. Parker and Indian Territory. Bibliography. Author’s note. Full-color illustrations. Winner of the 2010 Coretta Scott King Award. A 2010 ALA Notable Children’s Book.
Title alpha Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Level Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Topics Bass Reeves (1838-1910). U.S. marshals. Oklahoma. African Americans. Frontier and pioneer life. Outlaws. Problem solving. Doing what is right. Commanding respect.
SRC Level 5.600000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile 860L
Trim Size 9 1/4" x 11 3/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-10-31
JLG Release Date Jan 2010
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
Fascinating biographies and autobiographies will allow your elementary readers to look into the lives, thoughts, and accomplishments of the individuals who have shaped our world. And with 14 books per year, they'll discover a remarkable person each month.