Cover of Slavery in America

Slavery in America

by Jean F. Blashfield

True Book; True Book: Civil War

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the difficult history of slavery in America through a story that helps young readers understand the lives and struggles of those who lived during this time. The book shares important moments and voices from the past to help children learn about courage and change in our country's history. It offers a thoughtful look at a significant chapter that shaped the nation.

Representation & Themes

HistoryAfrican American ExperienceSocial JusticeComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Slavery Historical Conflict Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780531263112
Pages
48
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,913

Genres

Enslaved persons

Subjects

Slave tradeSlavesJuvenile literatureHistoryAfrican AmericansSlaveryPlantation life