Lucia Raatma

In this book, we are told the story of what it was like to be an enslaved African-American during the Revolutionary War. The loyalists, who were American colonists that remained loyal to the British, caught wind of the unfair treatment towards the slaves. This allowed the loyalists to make a deal with the slaves and offer them a spot to fight against the patriots. More than 100,000 salves fought with the loyalists, and it was not about whose side they were on, it was about them being free. show more At first, only free African-Americans were allowed to fight, but eventually that all changed. We are introduced to important African-American's in history, and the many battles they faced during the Revolutionary War.

I found this book to be very interesting. Whenever I think of the Revolutionary War, my mind immediately goes to George Washington and that is honestly so ignorant of me to do. The different men I learned about in this book, and the countless efforts enslaved blacks made is absolutely incredible. Each page was so inspiring and filled with important information that I had no idea about. I thought the author did an amazing job, and everything flowed beautifully. This book offers a diverse dynamic within the classroom and can teach young readers so much. show less

Genre: Informational

Summary: In this book the science behind the American military is introduced. It discusses the physiology, psychology, and fitness of soldiers, the food their bodies need, the science of how their gear is not only carried but also worn. It discusses the technological advances of weapons, GPS, and ways to stay safe.

Review: This book introduces very cool concepts and can spark deep conversations and research about the various science used in the military. While this book show more does not give many scientific explanations, I would use it in my class. show less

This book explains the events leading up to, during and after March 7, 1965 in Selma, Alabama when a group of individuals planned a quiet walk to Montgomery, Alabama to bring attention to the injustices they faced as African Americans. The group was not armed or causing trouble but they were met and attacked by police officers leaving more than 90 people injured. The book is very moving and is full of facts that children need to know as well as descriptions of accounts that important in show more history.

Extension Exercise: this book could be used during Black History month or as an extension to a lesson on the civil rights movement. You could use it as an example of one story that helped to change a community and encourage children to find other similar stories that helped to change peoples frame of mind or help to encourage, promote equality. show less

Summary
This book being one out of the many from the Compass Point Early Biographies series is a good informative book for younger readers. Like many other books from the series this biography is wrote by Lucia Raatma. The book informs the reader on the life and struggles of Martin Luther King Jr. having to grow up in a segregated country and uses wording that most young readers can comprehend.

Review
When it comes to the book Martin Luther King Jr. by Lucia Raatma I have nothing bad to say. show more Not one thing in this book presented any problems, it does a fairly decent job of informing the reader of King’s life. And the pictures that are used to illustrate the book go very well with the text, I think this a book a lot of young readers who enjoy nonfiction would like.

Classroom Ideas:
1. Teach children more on segregation so they better understand the concept.
2. Talk about other leaders from the movement to stop segregation.
3. Et children hear or read to them one of King’s more famous speeches. show less