Freedman, Russell 1929-2018
Overview
| Works: | 156 works in 668 publications in 5 languages and 90,526 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Biographies History Pictorial works Biography‡vPictorial works Children's films Interviews |
| Subject Headings: | Authors, American |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | HQ792.U5, B |
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Most widely held works about
Russell Freedman
- Author talk : conversations with Judy Blume [and others]( Book )
- Russell Freedman by Susan P Bloom( Book )
- Something about the author( )
- Biography today : profiles of people of interest to young readers by Cherie D Abbey( Book )
- Russell Freedman( Visual )
- Russell Freedman, historian/author( Visual )
- Children of the wild West by Russell Freedman( Book )
- Russell Freedman( Recording )
- Lincoln : a photobiography by Russell Freedman : teacher's guide( Book )
- America's journal( Visual )
- Mighty Martha by Theodore W Striggles( )
- Freedman, Russell [clippings]( Book )
- Freedman, Russell [clippings]( Book )
- Indian chiefs by Russell Freedman( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Russell Freedman
Lincoln : a photobiography by
Russell Freedman(
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36 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 5,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President
36 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 5,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President
The voice that challenged a nation : Marian Anderson and the struggle for equal rights by
Russell Freedman(
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17 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 3,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time. "A voice like yours," celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini told contralto Marian Anderson, "is heard once in a hundred years." This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer pursuing her art despite the social constraints that limited the careers of black performers in the 1920s and 1930s. Though not a crusader or a spokesperson by nature, Marian Anderson came to stand for all black artists-and for all Americans of color-when, with the help of such prominent figures as Eleanor Roosevelt, she gave her landmark 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which signaled the end of segregation in the arts. Carefully researched, expertly told, and profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs, here is a moving account of the life of a talented and determined artist who left her mark on musical and social history. Through her story, one of today's leading authors of nonfiction for young readers illuminates the social and political climate of the day and an important chapter in American history. Notes, bibliography, discography, index.--
17 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 3,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1930s, Marian Anderson was a famed vocalist who had been applauded by European royalty and welcomed at the White House. But, because of her race, she was denied the right to sing at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. This is the story of her resulting involvement in the civil rights movement of the time. "A voice like yours," celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini told contralto Marian Anderson, "is heard once in a hundred years." This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer pursuing her art despite the social constraints that limited the careers of black performers in the 1920s and 1930s. Though not a crusader or a spokesperson by nature, Marian Anderson came to stand for all black artists-and for all Americans of color-when, with the help of such prominent figures as Eleanor Roosevelt, she gave her landmark 1939 performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which signaled the end of segregation in the arts. Carefully researched, expertly told, and profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs, here is a moving account of the life of a talented and determined artist who left her mark on musical and social history. Through her story, one of today's leading authors of nonfiction for young readers illuminates the social and political climate of the day and an important chapter in American history. Notes, bibliography, discography, index.--
Freedom walkers : the story of the Montgomery bus boycott by
Russell Freedman(
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8 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 3,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers the events surrounding and including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the end of segregation on buses
8 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 3,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers the events surrounding and including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the end of segregation on buses
Eleanor Roosevelt : a life of discovery by
Russell Freedman(
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14 editions published between 1993 and 1997 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own. The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II
14 editions published between 1993 and 1997 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A photobiography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own. The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II
The Wright brothers : how they invented the airplane by
Russell Freedman(
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18 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in English and held by 3,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the lives of the Wright brothers and describes how they developed the first airplane
18 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in English and held by 3,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the lives of the Wright brothers and describes how they developed the first airplane
Washington at Valley Forge by
Russell Freedman(
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 3,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's army nearly perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, the revolutionaries endured severe hardship. The army's supply system had collapsed and they were without supplies. But when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever
3 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 3,197 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Washington's army nearly perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, the revolutionaries endured severe hardship. The army's supply system had collapsed and they were without supplies. But when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever
Children of the Great Depression by
Russell Freedman(
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8 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,092 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Life was hard for children during the Great Depression: kids had to do without new clothes, shoes, or toys, and many couldn't attend school because they had to work. Even so, life still had its bright spots. Take a closer look at the lives of young Americans during this era
8 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,092 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Life was hard for children during the Great Depression: kids had to do without new clothes, shoes, or toys, and many couldn't attend school because they had to work. Even so, life still had its bright spots. Take a closer look at the lives of young Americans during this era
Indian chiefs by
Russell Freedman(
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15 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 2,640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biographies of six Western Indian chiefs who led their people in a historic moment of crisis, when a decision had to be made about fighting or cooperating with the white pioneers encroaching on their grounds
15 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 2,640 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biographies of six Western Indian chiefs who led their people in a historic moment of crisis, when a decision had to be made about fighting or cooperating with the white pioneers encroaching on their grounds
The adventures of Marco Polo by
Russell Freedman(
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and Korean and held by 2,633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the question of whether or not Marco Polo was truly a great world explorer
7 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and Korean and held by 2,633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the question of whether or not Marco Polo was truly a great world explorer
Children of the Wild West by
Russell Freedman(
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24 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical photographs with explanatory text present a picture of life in the American West from 1840 to the early 1900s
24 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical photographs with explanatory text present a picture of life in the American West from 1840 to the early 1900s
Cowboys of the wild West by
Russell Freedman(
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18 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 2,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and excellent historical photographs describe these romantic figures. A true portrait of the real cowboys who worked during the years that cattle roamed the open range. Describes, in text and illustrations, the duties, clothes, equipment, and day-to-day life of the cowboys who flourished in the west from the 1860's to the 1890's
18 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 2,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and excellent historical photographs describe these romantic figures. A true portrait of the real cowboys who worked during the years that cattle roamed the open range. Describes, in text and illustrations, the duties, clothes, equipment, and day-to-day life of the cowboys who flourished in the west from the 1860's to the 1890's
Kids at work : Lewis Hine and the crusade against child labor by
Russell Freedman(
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22 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and Japanese and held by 2,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This photo-essay describes child labor in the United States at the beginning of the century and how Lewis Hine fought for reforms. A profile of the investigative photographer & how he used his camera to expose the horrors of forced child labor in the United States during the early 20th century. His dramatic photos are included
22 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and Japanese and held by 2,346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This photo-essay describes child labor in the United States at the beginning of the century and how Lewis Hine fought for reforms. A profile of the investigative photographer & how he used his camera to expose the horrors of forced child labor in the United States during the early 20th century. His dramatic photos are included
The life and death of Crazy Horse by
Russell Freedman(
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9 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and Japanese and held by 2,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Oglala leader who relentlessly resisted the white man's attempt to take over Indian lands
9 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and Japanese and held by 2,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Oglala leader who relentlessly resisted the white man's attempt to take over Indian lands
Give me liberty! : the story of the Declaration of Independence by
Russell Freedman(
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8 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 2,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party, this stirring account introduces characters including Patrick Henry & Paul Revere, events such as the battles at Lexington & Concord, & ends with the Continental Congress & the drawing up of the Declaration of Independence. The events leading up to it plus the personalities and politics behind its framing
8 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 2,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party, this stirring account introduces characters including Patrick Henry & Paul Revere, events such as the battles at Lexington & Concord, & ends with the Continental Congress & the drawing up of the Declaration of Independence. The events leading up to it plus the personalities and politics behind its framing
Franklin Delano Roosevelt by
Russell Freedman(
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10 editions published between 1990 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text trace the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from his birth in 1882 through his youth, early political career, and presidency, to his death in Warm Springs, Georgia, in 1945
10 editions published between 1990 and 1994 in 4 languages and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photographs and text trace the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from his birth in 1882 through his youth, early political career, and presidency, to his death in Warm Springs, Georgia, in 1945
Buffalo hunt by
Russell Freedman(
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9 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and held by 2,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten
9 editions published between 1988 and 1995 in English and held by 2,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten
Confucius : the golden rule by
Russell Freedman(
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6 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 1,977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the life history of philosopher Confucius who lived 2,500 years ago. His words of wisdom are still alive and influential today. Born in China in 551 B.C., Confucius rose from poverty to the heights of his country's ruling class. But then he quit his high post for the life of an itinerant philosopher. "The Analects" collects his teachings on education and government, the definition of nobility, the equality of man, and the right way and purpose of living - ideas that eventually spread to the West and influenced the great thinkers of the Enlightenment. And five centuries before Christ, Confucius set forth his own Golden Rule: "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself."
6 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 1,977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the life history of philosopher Confucius who lived 2,500 years ago. His words of wisdom are still alive and influential today. Born in China in 551 B.C., Confucius rose from poverty to the heights of his country's ruling class. But then he quit his high post for the life of an itinerant philosopher. "The Analects" collects his teachings on education and government, the definition of nobility, the equality of man, and the right way and purpose of living - ideas that eventually spread to the West and influenced the great thinkers of the Enlightenment. And five centuries before Christ, Confucius set forth his own Golden Rule: "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself."
Immigrant kids by
Russell Freedman(
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18 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and contemporary photographs chronicle the life of immigrant children at home, school, work, and play during the late 1800's and early 1900's
18 editions published between 1980 and 2000 in English and held by 1,929 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and contemporary photographs chronicle the life of immigrant children at home, school, work, and play during the late 1800's and early 1900's
The war to end all wars : World War I by
Russell Freedman(
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8 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Examines World War I, the first global war in which modern weapons inflicted mass slaughter and an estimated 20 million people were killed."--Amazon.com
8 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Examines World War I, the first global war in which modern weapons inflicted mass slaughter and an estimated 20 million people were killed."--Amazon.com
Out of darkness : the story of Louis Braille by
Russell Freedman(
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19 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 1,863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write
19 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 1,863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who, having been blinded himself at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write
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Related Identities
- Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865
- Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana (Library of Congress)
- Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State University. Libraries)
- Anderson, Marian 1897-1993
- Roosevelt, Eleanor 1884-1962
- Wright, Orville 1871-1948 Illustrator Photographer
- Wright, Wilbur 1867-1912 Illustrator Photographer
- Washington, George 1732-1799
- United States Continental Army
- Clarion Books (New York, N.Y.)
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Aeronautics African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African American singers Alabama--Montgomery American Revolution (1775-1783) Anderson, Marian, Armed Forces--Headquarters Armed Forces--Military life Asia Child labor Children Children--Social conditions Civil rights movements Civil rights workers Contraltos Cowboys Depressions Explorers Frontier and pioneer life Hine, Lewis Wickes, Indians of North America--Kings and rulers Italy Joseph--(Nez Percé Chief), Lincoln, Abraham, Manners and customs Montgomery Bus Boycott (Alabama : 1955-1956) Pennsylvania Pennsylvania--Valley Forge Photographers Polo, Marco, Presidents Presidents' spouses Race relations Red Cloud, Roosevelt, Eleanor, Satanta,--Kiowa Chief, Segregation in transportation Sitting Bull, Social conditions Social reformers Storytelling Travel, Medieval United States United States, West United States.--Continental Army Washakie, Washington, George, Wright, Orville, Wright, Wilbur,
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Freedman, Russell
Freedman, Russell 1929-
Freedman, Russell Bruce 1929-2018
Russell Freedman American writer
Russell Freedman Amerikaans schrijver
Russell Freedman amerikansk författare och illustratör
Russell Freedman écrivain américain
Russell Freedman escritor estadounidense
프리드먼, 러셀 1929-
フリードマン, ラッセル
ラッセル・フリードマン
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