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Because They Marched: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America Hardcover - 2014

by Russell Freedman

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting rights from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newbery Medalist Freedman presents a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history of civil rights. Illustrated with more than 40 photographs, this is an essential chronicle of events every American should know.


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  • Title Because They Marched: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America
  • Author Russell Freedman
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Holiday House
  • Date 2014-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780823429219 / 0823429210
  • Weight 1.33 lbs (0.60 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.79 x 11.33 x 0.54 in (22.33 x 28.78 x 1.37 cm)
  • Ages 10 to UP years
  • Grade levels 5 - UP
  • Reading level 1160
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1960's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Cultural Region: South
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
    • Topical: Black History
  • Library of Congress subjects Selma (Ala.) - Race relations, African Americans - Civil rights - Alabama -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013038991
  • Dewey Decimal Code 323.119

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Citations

  • Booklist, 08/01/2014, Page 60
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2015, Page 15
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 01/01/2015, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2014, Page 131
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2015, Page 0
  • Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide, 05/15/2014, Page 56
  • Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books, 11/15/2014, Page 83
  • Kirkus Reviews, 09/01/2014, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/18/2014, Page 0
  • PW Children's Starred Reviews, 12/01/2014, Page 79
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2014, Page 116
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 12/01/2014, Page 0

About the author

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include Freedom Walkers; Lincoln: A Photobiography; Because They Marched; The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane; Vietnam: A History of the War.
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