1860s: Henry Bergh championed humane treatment of animals at a time when people “considered animals to be property and treated them as commodities to be exploited for profit.” Period photographs, illustrations, and map. Author’s note. Time line. Quote sources. Bibliography. Index. Full-color digital illustrations.
Title alpha Mercy: The Incredible Story of Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA and Friend to Animals
Category Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 192
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Henry Bergh (1813-1888). U.S. animal rights activists. Animal welfare. The ASPCA. New York City.
Lexile 1140L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-04-04
JLG Release Date Jun 2016
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
This 14 book collections offers beginning readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.