Black Americans' Right to Vote

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Black Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about literacy tests, poll taxes, and voter intimidation that Black people have experienced at the polls, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since. A Take a Look! infographic illustrates Black voter participation over the years. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights setbacks and successes Black Americans have faced in relation to voting. Children can learn more about voting using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Black Americans' Right to Vote also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Black Americans' Right to Vote is part of Jump!'s The Right to Vote series"--