Stolen into Slavery
- 119 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in upstate New York, who was kidnapped in 1841 and spent 12 years as a slave on deadly Louisiana coastal plantations.
Dennis B. Fradin Book order (chronological)
Dennis Fradin is recognized for his meticulous research, attention to detail, and smooth, graceful prose. His prolific career spans nearly 300 non-fiction books for children and young adults. Fradin draws inspiration from his years of teaching, where he captivated young students with storytelling. This narrative skill was pivotal in launching his full-time author career, leading to a series of books about the United States.
On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked a revolution, this tale is sure to both inform and entertain
Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
Introduces the Tar Heel State, its geography, history, interesting sights, and people