Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Carter G. WoodsonBlack History PioneerSeries: Famous African AmericansBy Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Carter G. Woodson, born just ten years after the Civil War ended, grew up in the lingering shadow of slavery. Woodson became a scholar dedicated to learning, teaching, and writing about the history of his people. Today, because of the efforts of this one man, Black History Month is celebrated annually and African-American history is a well-respected field of study. The McKissacks bring this pioneering historian to life for another generation of budding young scholars.Publication Date: 01/01/2013Copyright: 2013Pages: 24Trim Size: 9 x 7 1/2Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: K–3Age Level: 5–8LC Number: 2012024624Lexile: 480ATOS Reading Level: 3.2ATOS Points: 0.5Quiz #: 156427AR Interest Level: LGDewey: 973FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-4109-7$23.60$17.70Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-5737-1$23.60$17.70 "Each simply written title in this updated series . . . provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American . . . Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for use with reluctant readers."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"The text is well written . . . This title is perfect for early readers and older struggling readers. It would be an asset in all elementary school libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2013See all reviews Loading… Other books in Famous African Americans 12 Loading… Loading… Reviews"Each simply written title in this updated series . . . provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American . . . Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for use with reluctant readers."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"The text is well written . . . This title is perfect for early readers and older struggling readers. It would be an asset in all elementary school libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2013". . . overall, the language is simple and straightforward . . . These introductions will be useful for reports and for independent reading."School Library Journal, April 2013 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-4109-7 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-5737-1 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble