A picture book of frederick douglass - david a. adler

Learn more about the incredible life of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist, orator, journalist, and author.

Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to have a way with words.

Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an escaped slave with no formal education could be so eloquent.

Yet thousands turned out to hear him speak.

A tireless advocate to end slavery, Douglass urged slaves to escape and revolt.

He inspired many with his bestselling autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave .

Later on, Douglass cemented his status as a pivotal figure in American history when he helped Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

He continued to fight for equality during Reconstruction and became the first African American to receive a vote for President of the United States in a major partys roll call vote.

This accessible biography for children examines Douglasss amazing life with easy-to-understand facts and details, alongside elegant illustrations.

Back matter includes a timeline and authors notes.

For almost thirty years, David Adlers Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world.

Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adlers expert mixtures of facts and personality ( Booklist ) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.