Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls, The [The Story Of series)
Janet Halfmann
Illustrator: Duane Smith
Ages: 9+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 978-1-64379-016-9
Keywords: Civil War, slave
Demonstrating intelligence, bravery and ingenuity, an enslaved man escaped the Confederacy, serving as a Union boat pilot. Black-and-white illustrations, glossary, timeline, and extensive sourcing.