The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights - Hardcover
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The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights - Hardcover
$19.44
by Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Tim Ladwig (Illustrator)
Since the earliest days of slavery, African Americans have called on their religious faith in the struggle against oppression. In this book the Beatitudes -- from Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount -- form the backdrop for Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.Tim Ladwig's stirring illustrations showcase a panorama of heroes in this struggle, from the slaves shackled in the hold of a ship to the first African American president taking his oath of office on the steps of the United States Capitol.Readers of all ages will find this a book to return to again and again for encouragement and inspiration.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.41 x 11.58 x 8.94 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 13, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 0.5
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