Reconstruction Webinar Collection - RECONSTRWEB
The following books discuss the period of U.S. Reconstruction as well as slavery, the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and issues in present day. These award-winning titles by authors and illustrators from diverse backgrounds will help support your teaching this complex, under-taught period of American history, with a special focus on historical accuracy, sensitivity, and cultural responsiveness. The books are divided into time periods to aid in your teaching about Reconstruction and the time periods before and after 1865-1877.
Reconstruction Webinar Collection (28 Books): | $459.60 |

Animal/Biodiversity/Plant Adaptations, Nonfiction, War, Slavery, Overcoming Obstacles, History, Fathers, Families, Education, Discrimination, Civil Rights Movement, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Breaking Gender Barriers, Biography/Memoir, Empathy/Compassion, Informational Text, Persistence/Grit, Courage
Included formats shown below in BOLD
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Black Was the InkBy Coles Illustrated by Johnson |
Guided Reading: Z+ DRA: 80 |
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Going Back HomeBy Igus Illustrated by Wood |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 5.2 - 0.5 |
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Hammering for FreedomBy Hubbard Illustrated by Holyfield |
Guided Reading: U
Lexile Level: 870L |
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i see the rhythmBy Igus Illustrated by Wood |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.1 - 0.5 |
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Step Right UpBy Bowman Illustrated by Minter |
Guided Reading: Q
AR Level: 5.3 - 0.5 |
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Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!By Loney Illustrated by Mallett |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 4.3 - 0.5 |
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The Unstoppable Garrett MorganBy DiCicco Illustrated by Glenn |
Guided Reading: S
Lexile Level: 980L |
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Etched in ClayBy Cheng Illustrated by Cheng |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.0 - 1.0 |
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Frederick DouglassBy Miller Illustrated by Lucas |
Guided Reading: R
AR Level: 4.1 - 0.5 |
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It Jes’ HappenedBy Tate Illustrated by Christie |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 4.8 - 0.5 |
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Ira's Shakespeare DreamBy Armand Illustrated by Cooper |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 5.3 - 0.5 |
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In the Time of the DrumsBy Siegelson Illustrated by Pinkney |
Guided Reading: W
AR Level: 4.6 - 0.5 |
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Love Twelve Miles LongBy Armand Illustrated by Bootman |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 3.2 - 0.5 |
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Midnight TeacherBy Halfmann Illustrated by Ladd |
Guided Reading: V
Lexile Level: 950L |
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Seven Miles to FreedomBy Halfmann Illustrated by Smith |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 5.7 - 0.5 |
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Stone River CrossingBy Tingle |
Guided Reading: W DRA: 60 |
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As Fast As Words Could FlyBy Tuck Illustrated by Velasquez |
Guided Reading: S
AR Level: 4.3 - 0.5 |
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Dear Mrs. ParksBy Parks |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.6 - 2.0 |
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Dream BuilderBy Lyons Illustrated by Freeman |
Guided Reading: S
Lexile Level: AD810L |
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Game, Set, Match, Champion Arthur AsheBy Hubbard Illustrated by Belford |
Guided Reading: T
AR Level: 6.2 - 1.0 |
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John Lewis in the LeadBy Haskins / Benson Illustrated by Andrews |
Guided Reading: V
AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 |
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Juneteenth JamboreeBy Weatherford Illustrated by Buchanan |
Guided Reading: O
AR Level: 3.6 - 0.5 |
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I Am Alfonso JonesBy Medina Illustrated by Jennings / Robinson |
Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile Level: GN640L |
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Paul RobesonBy Greenfield Illustrated by Ford |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 5.1 - 1.0 |
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Rise!By Hegedus Illustrated by Engel |
Guided Reading: T
Lexile Level: 900L |
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She Was the First!By Russell-Brown Illustrated by Velasquez |
Guided Reading: T DRA: 44 |
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Tiny StitchesBy Hooks Illustrated by Bootman |
Guided Reading: U
AR Level: 5.9 - 0.5 |
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What We BelieveBy Garcia Illustrated by Davidson |
Grade Level: 3
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