Frederick Douglass for Kids: His Life and Times, with 21 Activities (For Kids series) [Paperback]

Nancy I. Sanders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2012 | Age Range: 9 and up | Series: For Kids series | Lexile Measure: 1100L (What's this?)

Few Americans have had as much impact on this nation as Frederick Douglass. Born on a plantation, he later escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. In time he became a bestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civil rights leader. He was famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the years leading up to the Civil War, and when war broke out, Abraham Lincoln invited him to the White House for counsel and advice.

            Frederick Douglass for Kids follows the footsteps of a true hero, one of the leading African Americans of his day. And to better appreciate Douglass and his times, readers will:

·        form a debating club

·        create a sailor’s tarpaulin hat and cravat that Douglass wore during his escape

·        make a Civil War haversack

·        participate in a microlending program

and more

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Thoughtful and well-researched . . . a thorough and involving examination of a great man, equally suited to individual immersion and classroom collaboration."  —Booklist

"Classrooms are closed for the summer but teachers take note: this is an excellent educational tool for next year that will fit right into your curriculums and won’t put students to sleep."  —"Letter Blocks" Barnes & Noble parenting and educators blog

"Written for children ages nine and up to easily read and understand, Frederick Douglass is both well-researched and succinct all at once."  —The Pioneer Woman  

"In the hands of educators, this book will be a valuable tool on the life and times of a great orator. However, it is written at a fairly high level, so the title slightly misrepresents the book’s intended audience. For elementary grade children needing sources for a report, this would not be the title of choice; far too much reading is required to draw out the facts relevant for that purpose. Those interested in the subject, however, will appreciate the insightful look at this remarkable individual."  —School Library Journal 

"The 21 activities in the book, such as forming a debate club, taking action in the current world slave market and making a carpet bag, are among the best I’ve seen in any of the Chicago Review Press books I’ve read...Frederick Douglas for Kids: The Life and Times with 21 Activities is an invaluable resource and a spectacular book that should be read by every American child (and parent too)."  —Good Reads with Ronna 

About the Author

Nancy I. Sanders is the author of many books, including America’s Black Founders, A Kid’s Guide to African American History, and D Is for Drinking Gourd.

Product Details

• Age Range: 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press (June 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569767173
• ISBN-13: 978-1569767177
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.4 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy I. Sanders grew up on a dairy farm in Everett, Pennsylvania, with 5 older sisters and 1 older brother. She spent her childhood days milking the cows, baling hay, and ice skating in the winter. She also spent many happy hours with her nose in a favorite book whether perched high up in an apple tree or floating on a raft in the middle of their pond. Today Nancy loves to write and is the author of over 75 books published with publishing houses both big and small. Now, one of her favorite things is to encourage other writers and help them learn practical strategies to use to build their own successful and satisfying career.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Frederick Douglass for Kids, Very Impressive August 28, 2012

By Diana

Format:Paperback

Frederick Douglass for Kids is a beautifully crafted book, in writing and layout. The scope of information is very impressive and is compiled in a way that is enjoyable for youth and grown-ups. The writing is jam-packed with facts, but written in a semi-narrative style, in some instances describing the emotions Frederick must have felt in the given situations. The pictures in the book are mostly black & white photographs, many taken by the author while researching for the book. There are also many fact boxes in the book that highlight other important people of Frederick Douglass' time that he had interactions with. The activities featured in the book are spread throughout alongside the piece of history they relate to. They are varied enough that there is something interesting to do for everyone. This book is great for a classroom, home-school, or an individual!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Read About One of America's Greatest August 24, 2012

By Debbie S. Glade

Format:Paperback

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. (Even the Olympic Games could not distract me!) Douglas' life story, as brilliantly and thoroughly told by author Nancy I. Sanders, is one of great risk and reward, despair and triumph.

Born as Frederick Augustine Washington Baily, the young slave boy from Baltimore, Maryland was taken from his mother, lived with his grandmother and then was sent into slavery at a young age. Throughout the book we learn how he spoke out against the atrocities of slavery and took the most courageous risks through the Underground Railroad to become a free man. We also discover that his name was changed to protect his true identity. His life was one of many hardships and tragedies, yet he rose above it all to become a revered speaker against slavery, an author and a leader in the abolitionist and civil rights movements.

I really enjoyed every aspect of this book. In addition to the astounding life story of Douglas, there many excellent photographs and feature boxes with fascinating facts about other abolitionists and key figures of the era. The 21 activities in the book, such as forming a debate club, taking action in the current world slave market and making a carpet bag, are among the best I've seen in any of the Chicago Review Press books I've read. In the back of the book are resources and a detailed index I found myself using often to cross-reference information.

Now that I've read this book, I am so much more knowledgeable about not only Douglas, but also slavery, the Civil War, civil rights and the abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglas will live on as one of the bravest and brightest Americans in history, and reading this book will inspire children to think about what they should stand up for - or against. Simply put, Frederick Douglas for Kids: The Life and Times with 21 Activities an invaluable resource and a spectacular book that should be read by every American child (and parent too).

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great resource! July 10, 2012

By S. Riddle

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This book is the most complete work on Frederick Douglass for children that I have ever seen. The author has taken great pains to include authentic research in a way that children can really digest in a fun way. Mrs. Sanders has a creative style that takes history and makes it come alive. I highly recommend this book. As an elementary teacher looking for ways to take history off the pages and plant it in hearts, I am thoroughly pleased with this purchase.