Marian Anderson (Journey to Freedom: The African American Library) [Library Binding]

James Meadows (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Journey to Freedom: The African American Library

A biography of African-American concert singer Marian Anderson, discussing her happy childhood in Philadelphia, her early involvement with music, her attempts to perfect her art, her European success, the discrimination she encountered in the U.S., and the impact of her fame on racism.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-These titles present people from very different areas of achievement, each demonstrating qualities for young readers to admire and emulate. The books are thoughtful in documenting the extreme pressures of segregation and prejudice but emphasize the positive efforts and successes of each person. The clear, easy-to-read texts treat the highlights of each life and present enough personal information to humanize these superachievers. The attractive volumes have large, open formats and plenty of white space. Captioned photographs of the subjects, formal and informal, action and still, presented as snapshots, along with other historical pictures, add much to the texts. These books are perfect for reports or as introductions to their subjects and will engage young readers.
Marlene Gawron, Orange County Library, Orlando, FL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: Child's World (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567669212
• ISBN-13: 978-1567669213
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,515,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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