Friends for Freedom
The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass
Published on 6. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-58089-569-9 (ISBN)
Description
Their friendship changed a nation.
No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers, hecklers, arsonists, and even their own disagreements, Susan and Frederick remained fast friends and worked together to change America.
This little-known story introduces young readers to two momentous personalities in American history and to their fiery passion for human rights and equality.
No one thought Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass would ever become friends. The former slave and the outspoken woman came from two different worlds. But they shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it. Despite naysayers, hecklers, arsonists, and even their own disagreements, Susan and Frederick remained fast friends and worked together to change America.
This little-known story introduces young readers to two momentous personalities in American history and to their fiery passion for human rights and equality.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Watertown
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58089-569-9 (9781580895699)
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E-Book
09/2014
Charlesbridge
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Persons
Suzanne Slade is a former engineer and the author of more than ninety books for children, including Climbing Lincoln’s Steps, The House That George Built, Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equality, and Frederick Douglass: Writer, Speaker, and Opponent of Slavery. She lives near Chicago.