In the late 1800s and early 1900s, thousands of African Americans were lynched in the United States. Journalist and activist Ida Wells documented these lynchings. Her work brought attention to racial violence and injustice. Ida Journalist and Activist explores her life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This slim volume is packed with a lot of good information and includes photographs, charts, maps, and sidebars with further information on the people and organizations mentioned. Some of the further information provides links to ABDO online resources, which are nicely organized and provide content and visuals from reputable sources. The text features include a table of contents, index, glossary, and additional resources at the end. The text is very clear and well-written and includes many details that could be used for a report for children in grades 4-6.