| Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement Contributor(s): Bowers, Rick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426305958 ISBN-13: 9781426305955 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African American - Young Adult Nonfiction | Law & Crime |
| Dewey: 323.119 |
| LCCN: 2009018944 |
| Lexile Measure: 1290 |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.32" W x 9.16" (0.73 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 135869 Reading Level: 10.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Spies of Mississippi is a compelling story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era. This book sheds new light on one of the most momentous periods in American history.Author Rick Bowers has combed through primary-source materials and interviewed surviving activists named in once-secret files, as well as the writings and oral histories of Mississippi civil rights leaders. Readers get first-hand accounts of how neighbors spied on neighbors, teachers spied on students, ministers spied on church-goers, and spies even spied on spies.The Spies of Mississippi will inspire readers with the stories of the brave citizens who overcame the forces of white supremacy to usher in a new era of hope and freedom--an age that has recently culminated in the election of Barack Obama.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. |