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Steamboat school : inspired by a true story, St. Louis, Missouri: 1847 / by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Ron Husband.
In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River. Includes author's note on Reverend John Berry Meachum, a minister, entrepreneur, and educator who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781423121961
- ISBN: 1423121961
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Los Angeles ; Disney-Hyperion, 2016.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Inspired by a true story." "St. Louis, Missouri: 1847." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | AD660L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.2 0.5 182431. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Meachum, John B., 1789-1854 > Juvenile fiction. Education > Fiction. African Americans > Fiction. Education > Juvenile fiction. African Americans > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 26 of 29 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Jefferson County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Library-Arnold | E HOPKINSO (Text) | 30061030150862 | Easy Books | Checked out | 10/15/2024 |
| Jefferson County Library-Windsor | E HOPKINSON (Text) | 30000024713871 | Easy Books | Available | - |
