This child's view of the long day's work in the cotton fields, simply expressed in a poet's resonant language, is a fresh and stirring look at migrant family life. This book is a must read when studying the Civil War era. The book is also a great introduction to understanding language dialects.
Grade level:
5 6 7 8
Scope:
all states
Academic Subject:
Life/Biological Sciences Social Studies
Agricultural Content:
Fibers/Clothing/Textiles Plant Systems Field Crops American Agricultural History
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