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Frederick Douglass : the lion who wrote history / by Walter Dean Myers ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : HarperCollins Children's Books, a division of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Edition: First editionDescription: 36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm; 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780060277093
  • 0060277092
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Douglass F. M996 Available 33111008590719
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Douglass F. M996 Available 33111008729473
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"The go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students" (Booklist starred review).

In this powerful picture book biography, New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey through the life of Frederick Douglass.

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in the South, taught himself to read, and grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that "once you learn to read, you will be forever free."

The story of one of America's most revered figures is brought to life by the text of award-winning author Walter Dean Myers and the sweeping, lush illustrations of artist Floyd Cooper. This picture book biography draws on Frederick Douglass's autobiographies and includes a timeline, making it an excellent source for reports.

"A stirring testament to the power of words and daring action to create change" (Publishers Weekly starred review).

Grades K to 3.

Ages 4-8.

Includes bibliographical references.

Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."

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