| Description |
1 online resource (29 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Shell Education; Title Page; Table of Contents; An Amazing Journey; Learning to Read and Write; Slavery in the South; Life as a Slave in Boston; Poetry and Religion; Writing About the Times; Society Rules; Poems on Various Subjects; Traveling to England; Freedom at Last!; "Liberty and Peace"; Glossary. |
| Summary |
Phillis Wheatley was the very first African American woman to have a book published. Readers will learn about her fascinating life as a slave, poet and author in this engaging biography. Featuring detailed images, photos of Phillis's published poems, and easy to read text, children will learn also learn about slavery, the difference of treatment of slaves in the North and South, and Phillis' relationship with the Countess of Huntingdon. A glossary and table of contents are featured to ensure readers' get the most out of this enjoyable and enlightening reading experience. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader LG 4.2 0.5 0.5 162241 |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784 -- Juvenile literature.
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Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784.
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Children's literature.
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African American women poets -- Juvenile literature.
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Women poets, American -- Juvenile literature.
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Women slaves -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- Juvenile literature.
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African American women poets.
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Women poets, American.
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Women slaves -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
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United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile literature.
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United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781433390036 |
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