In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781627793117)

Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners?

Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country's great tragedy--that a nation "conceived in liberty" was also born in shackles.

These stories help us know the real people who were essential to the birth of this nation but traditionally have been left out of the history books. Their stories are true--and they should be heard.

This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

Author: Kenneth C. Davis
ISBN-10: 1627793119
ISBN-13: 9781627793117
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2016
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.2
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 185401 / In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2016 pg. 74
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2016
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2016 - Recommended - Better Than Most
School Library Journal 08/01/2016 pg. 129
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2016 pg. 128
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2016 pg. 53
Publishers Weekly 09/12/2016
BookPage 10/01/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2017 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About(R) History, which gave rise to the Don't Know Much About(R) series of books for adults and children. A frequent guest on national television and radio and a Ted-Ed Educator, Davis enjoys Skype visits with middle- and high-school classrooms to discuss history. He lives in New York City and can be found at dontknowmuch.com.