Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
by Russell Freedman and Kate Kiesler
A biography of the 19th century Frenchman who developed Braille. The book spans... read more
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- Disability
Year Published 1997
Word Count 10,201
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1000L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 19540, 2 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Braille, Louis
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- Blind teachers
- Braille, Louis, 1809-1852
- Blind
- Teachers
- Braille, Louis, 1809-1852--Juvenile literature
- Blind teachers--France--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Braille--Juvenile literature
- Braille
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- France
- People with disabilities
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Physical Impairments
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Russell Freedman
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 3
Author Interviews 2
1998 Children's Literature Legacy Award Acceptance Speech given by Russell Freedman
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May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture, 2006, given by Russell Freedman
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Nelson Runger
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Word lists, definitions, and example sentences
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Awards & Distinctions 1
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