Awards and HonorsKids’ Indie Next List Preview, Winter 2015–2016, Ages 4–8; ALA Notable Books for Children 2016, Middle Readers; 100 Notable Titles for Reading and Sharing 2015, Children’s Books
Children’s Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of 2016, Biography and Memoir
Frederick’s Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
After Frederick Douglass wrote his candid autobiography in 1845, for safety he moved to Great Britain, where slavery was illegal. “Two years later, friends bought him his freedom for $710.96.” Author’s note. Illustrator’s note. List of important dates. Selected research sources. Suggestions for further reading. Quote sources. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha Frederick’s Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
Level Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). U.S. abolitionists. Biography. African American abolitionists. U.S. antislavery movements.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile 770L
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-11-02
JLG Release Date Dec 2015
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.