Bibliograph

John Lewis, civil rights leader and congressman, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Tammy Gagne

Type

Label

John Lewis, civil rights leader and congressman, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Tammy Gagne

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Intended audience

Grade 3-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Lewis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD with Tammy Gagne

Series statement

Freedom's promise

Sub title

civil rights leader and congressman

Summary

John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s. This book explores Lewis's activism and political career. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards

Table Of Contents

Bloody Sunday -- Sitting in and speaking out -- Becoming a leader -- Still making history

Target audience

juvenile

Classification