Books written by Dennis Brindell Fradin
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Zora!: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
It happened that in New York City in 1923, Charles S. Johnson became editor of Opportunity, a new magazine that promised to portray "Negro life as it is." Johnson wrote to a number of professors at black colleges asking if they knew of ...
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Who Was Sacagawea?
Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed. Through this engaging book, kids will understand the reasons that today, 200 years later, she is still remembered and immortalized on a golden dollar coin.
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Zora!: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
A biography of African American author Zora Neale Hurston.
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Who Was Sacagawea?
Who Was Sacagawea?
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The Price of Freedom: How One Town Stood Up to Slavery
Paired for the first time, acclaimed authors Dennis and Judith Fradin and Pura Belpr award-winning illustrator Velasquez provide readers with an inspiring tale of how one man's journey to freedom in 1856 helped spark an abolitionist ...
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Louisiana from Sea to Shining Sea
Discusses the geography, history, industries, and famous people of Louisiana
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South Dakota from Sea to Shining Sea
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of South Dakota
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Kansas
An introduction to the Sunflower State, its history, people, and sites of interest
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The Price of Freedom: How One Town Stood Up to Slavery
When John Price took a chance at freedom by crossing the frozen Ohio river from Kentucky into Ohio one January night in 1856, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was fully enforced in every state of the union.
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Turning Points in U. S. History - Group 3
Students visit some of the most critical moments of United States history in this exciting new series.
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New Mexico from Sea to Shining Sea
An introduction to the geography, history, people, cities, and famous sites of the large southwestern state known as "The Land of Enchantment."
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Stolen Into Slavery
"A riveting account for yoing adults of 12 years a slave"--Cover.
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Fight On!: Mary Church Terrell's Battle for Integration
Fight On!: Mary Church Terrell's Battle for Integration
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Volcano!
Volcano!
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¿Quién fue Sacagawea?
On April 7, 1805, Sacagawea left Fort Mandan to begin the famous westward exhibition with Lewis and Clark. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Sacagawea's fascinating journey and life story comes to life in Spanish!
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Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution
Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked the American revolution, this picture book is sure to both inform and entertain.
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The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence
Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.
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Hawaii
This glorious panorama of America's past and present helps young readers understand how the development of each state fits into the grand mosaic of America's history ... what each state looks like physically ... who its most memorable ...
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Who Was Ben Franklin?
Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
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The Founders: The 39 Stories Behind the U.S. Constitution
A companion volume to The Signers looks at how the delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies met in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 to create, debate, and eventually sign the United States Constitution.