Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Frederick Douglass"Truth Is of No Color"Series: Americans—The Spirit of a NationBy Michael A. Schuman DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews In September 1838, Frederick Douglass jumped aboard a train leaving Baltimore. He faced a long and dangerous journey as a runaway slave, but Douglass believed freedom was worth the risk. When he reached New York City, Douglass basked in his newfound freedom. He worked hard and risked his life to end slavery in the United States, and he became one of the most famous abolitionists, writers, and orators in American history.Publication Date: 01/01/2009Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2008029634Dewey: 973.8FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3025-1$35.93$26.95 ". . . this entry . . . is an engaging introduction to the famous abolitionist . . . Students will appreciate the browser-friendly layout, featuring short blocks of text introduced with headlines that will help them easily pinpoint relevant facts . . . this title . . . will attract readers for research and for personal interest alike."Booklist, June 1 & 15, 2009"These new titles in this series continue an established tradition of excellence. The books are well-researched, informative, and enjoyable to read . . . Chapter notes are also included, which provide an excellent tool for teaching source citation. This series will not only prove to be a valuable tool for research, but also a wonderful choice for biography enthusiasts."Library Media Connection, posted October 2009"These balanced titles successfully sort fact from fiction and demonstrate the passion and determination that established both Douglass's and Barnum's places in history."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2009See all reviews Loading… Other books in Americans—The Spirit of a Nation 123 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Reviews"Well paced with an appealing layout, this title presents a clear portrait of one man’s impact and legacy while giving a broad overview of slavery."Children's Literature"These balanced titles successfully sort fact from fiction and demonstrate the passion and determination that established both Douglass's and Barnum's places in history."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2009"These new titles in this series continue an established tradition of excellence. The books are well-researched, informative, and enjoyable to read . . . Chapter notes are also included, which provide an excellent tool for teaching source citation. This series will not only prove to be a valuable tool for research, but also a wonderful choice for biography enthusiasts."Library Media Connection, posted October 2009". . . this entry . . . is an engaging introduction to the famous abolitionist . . . Students will appreciate the browser-friendly layout, featuring short blocks of text introduced with headlines that will help them easily pinpoint relevant facts . . . this title . . . will attract readers for research and for personal interest alike."Booklist, June 1 & 15, 2009 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3025-1 List Price: $35.93 Discount Price: $26.95 + 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