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128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2150-5$26.60
(4)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
Judicious middle school researchers may find some interesting tidbits in the source documents collected in these books, but most readers will find the books dull. Archival illustrations accompany the texts. Each volume contains a timeline, chapter notes, selected readings, and additional resources. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: The Politics of Slavery, African-American History from Emancipation to Today and Slave Life on the Plantation.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2153-X$26.60
(4)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
Judicious middle school researchers may find some interesting tidbits in the source documents collected in these books, but most readers will find the books dull. Archival illustrations accompany the texts. Each volume contains a timeline, chapter notes, selected readings, and additional resources. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: The Politics of Slavery, African-American History from Emancipation to Today and Slave Life on the Plantation.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| June, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2155-6$20.95
(3)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
These books offer accounts based on facts, figures, and personal narratives (of the enslaved, enslaver, and historical observer) that illustrate the economic foundations and ethical, religious, and legal responses to slavery. Black-and-white illustrations and excerpts from primary source documents support the readable texts. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: Abolitionists and Slave Resistance, The Rise and Fall of American Slavery, and The Slave Trade in America.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| December, 2004
|
TradeISBN 0-7660-2154-8$26.60
(4)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
Reliable sources document the courageous acts of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and many others who achieved freedom--for themselves and for others--through oratory, escape, or violence. Excerpts from first-hand accounts provide interest and authenticity. The black-and-white illustrations vary from serviceable to poorly reproduced; the text is clear and straightforward. Chapter notes, reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| June, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2156-4$20.95
(3)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
These books offer accounts based on facts, figures, and personal narratives (of the enslaved, enslaver, and historical observer) that illustrate the economic foundations and ethical, religious, and legal responses to slavery. Black-and-white illustrations and excerpts from primary source documents support the readable texts. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: Abolitionists and Slave Resistance, The Rise and Fall of American Slavery, and The Slave Trade in America.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2157-2$26.60
(3)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
This book is a departure from many on the subject because it highlights the myriad views--pro and con--of this peculiar institution. Typical voices, such as Henry Bibb, whose many attempts to escape slavery were finally successful, are collected with the not-so-typical voices of southern belle Letitia Burwell and race scientist Joseph Le Conte. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2152-1$26.60
(4)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
Judicious middle school researchers may find some interesting tidbits in the source documents collected in these books, but most readers will find the books dull. Archival illustrations accompany the texts. Each volume contains a timeline, chapter notes, selected readings, and additional resources. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: The Politics of Slavery, African-American History from Emancipation to Today and Slave Life on the Plantation.
128 pp.
| Enslow
| June, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2151-3$20.95
(3)
4-6
Slavery in American History series.
These books offer accounts based on facts, figures, and personal narratives (of the enslaved, enslaver, and historical observer) that illustrate the economic foundations and ethical, religious, and legal responses to slavery. Black-and-white illustrations and excerpts from primary source documents support the readable texts. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Slavery in American History titles: Abolitionists and Slave Resistance, The Rise and Fall of American Slavery, and The Slave Trade in America.