Freedom of Speech and Expression

From the Series The Four Freedoms

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Protected by the Bill of Rights, the freedom of speech and expression is one of the most cherished rights possessed by citizens of the United States. Explore why this right is important to young people today. Read about ways the freedom of speech protects the media. And learn how this critical freedom is challenged around the world. Book features: Table of Contents; Glossary; Additional Resources including books, web sites, interactive sites, and source notes; Index; Photos and captions.

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978-1-937529-96-3
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2014
Publisher Red Chair Press
Imprint Red Chair Press
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2013-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF025000, JNF024000, JNF043000
Dewey 342.73
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Lexile 680
Guided Reading Level W
ATOS Reading Level 5.1
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 159765
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
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Author: Bryon Cahill

Bryon Cahill has been writing for young people for over a decade. As editor of Weekly Reader’s READ magazine, Bryon wrote short fiction, nonfiction, and reader’s theater plays, created award-winning literary web sites, and spearheaded an experimental theater adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing live on Facebook. In 2012, Bryon launched Literary Wonderland (www.literarywonderland.com). An avid reader, he also enjoys running and playing tennis at home in Morristown, New Jersey.

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The Four Freedoms

In 1941, on the eve of the nation’s entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to Congress and the world. In the speech, he outlined four universal freedoms that people around the world deserved. The Four Freedoms shows why these freedoms were important to fight View available downloads →