The Story of Juneteenth: An Interactive History Adventure

by Steven Otfinoski

Overview

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War have brought an official end to slavery, yet some Southern slave owners are refusing to comply. The road to freedom is still long and hard for many African Americans, but you’re not giving up. Will you: Overcome obstacles as you make your way north from Texas, looking to begin a new life of freedom?  Seek out your family, from whom you were separated as a child, after emancipation? Fight back when you take work as an apprentice but find that you’re still treated as a slave? YOU CHOOSE offers multiple perspectives on history, supporting Common Core reading standards and providing readers a front-row seat to the past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491418048
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	You Choose: History Series
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	202,417
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat.

Table of Contents

Jubilation — On the road to freedom — In search of family — A slave once more? — A national celebration.

Interviews

• Choose your own path format puts kids in the driver's seat • Series provides human context for key historical topics • Engaging narrative nonfiction