Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson
by Charles R. Smith, Jr. and Shane W. Evans
This nonfiction picture book from author Charles R. Smith Jr and illustrated by... read more
27 Total Resources 1 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2010
Word Count 1,334
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 980L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 135330, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- History
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- African American boxers--Biography
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Boxing--United States--Biography
- Boxing
- African American boxers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
- Johnson, Jack, 1878-1946
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Boxing--Tournaments--United States--History
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Shane W. Evans
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Charles R. Smith, Jr.
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Shane W. Evans
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Common Core Guide from Booklist Online
Created by Booklist Online
Book Readings 2
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Dion Graham
Created by Live Oak Media
Awards & Distinctions 1
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2010
If you find a 3rd party resource that isn't accessible to you, please email the name and link of the resource, as well as any details about your needs, to accounts@TeachingBooks.net.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their X (formerly Twitter) handles.