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Great Stories Volume #5 - Audiobook on CD By Your Story Hour Your Story Hour is proud to present another great collection of exciting dramatized stories. You will be inspired by the stories of Sojourner Truth, a slave who championed her people; Hudson Tayler, a missionary to China, John Newton, a slave-trader who became the author of "Amazing Grace," and Eleanor Roosevelt, a famous First Lady. Great listening for kids of all ages. 6 CDs. |
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Sojourner Truth: Voice of Freedom, Young Reader's Christian Library Series By W. Terry Whilin / Barbour Publishing A slave from birth, Sojourner Truth used the freedom she obtained to help others in chains. She fought to keep her family together and was cheated by her masters before finally gaining her freedom. One of the boldest speakers for the rights of women and African Americans, shee how much one person can accomplish through faith. 190 pages, softcover. Recommended for ages 8-12. |
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African-American Heroes of the Civil War By Mike Walbridge / Walch Education Explore the untold stories of African Americans who played a role in our nation's bloodiest conflict. Written with the National Standards for U.S. History in mind, this reproducible book brings to light the valuable contributions of 20 African Americans during the American Civil War. Six engaging in-depth biographies explore the rich lives of André Cailloux, William Carney, Robert Smalls, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Charlotte Forten. Additional mini-biographies describe the roles played by 14 other African-American heroes, including Martin Delany, Sojourner Truth, and Francis Dumas. You will also find extensive teacher notes, worksheets for building comprehension skills, suggestions for culminating assessment projects, and more. Grades 6-9. |
