Juneteenth

by Lynn Peppas

Book Overview

Every year on June 19th, people of all backgrounds celebrate the day that African Americans were freed from slavery in the United States. People mark the occasion by gathering at parks for picnics and to hear music. There are even rodeos that celebrate famous black cowboys! Young readers will be fascinated to learn about the history of the Civil War and the law that freed the slaves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778749355
• ISBN13: 9780778749356
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.2" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4