Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers

Copyright Date: 2019

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18

Pages: 128 pages

ISBN: 1-422-24003-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-422-24003-8

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Sharpton, Al. Juvenile literature.
Sharpton, Al.
African Americans. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American political activists. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American civil rights workers. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American clergy. New York (State). New York. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American politicians. New York (State). New York. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African Americans.
African American political activists.
African American civil rights workers.
African American clergy. New York (State). New York.
African American politicians. New York (State). New York.
New York (N.Y.). Biography. Juvenile literature.
New York (N.Y.).

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 8.0

Interest Level: 7-12

The Reverend Al Sharpton is a flamboyant and controversial figure who for decades has led protest marches and demonstrations to draw attention to injustices committed against the African-American community. During the 1980s and 1990s Sharpton's high-profile cases occurred mainly in the New York area, but today he is a nationally recognized figure. Sharpton has been the target of violence, including an assassination attempt. Yet he has persisted in his attempts to end social injustice. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in sports' history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.