Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and R. Gregory Christie
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- American Indian
Year Published 2009
Word Count 2,759
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 860L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 131426, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Subject Headings
- United States marshals--Oklahoma--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oklahoma
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- United States marshals--Indian Territory--Biography
- Outlaws--Indian Territory--History
- Indian Territory--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Frontier and pioneer life--Oklahoma--Juvenile literature
- Outlaws--Oklahoma--History--Juvenile literature
- African Americans--Oklahoma--Biography
- Oklahoma
- Reeves, Bass--Juvenile literature
- United States marshals
- African Americans--Oklahoma--Biography--Juvenile literature
- United States marshals--Oklahoma--Biography
- Freedmen--Oklahoma--Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
- African Americans
- History
- Outlaws
- Outlaws--Indian Territory--History--Juvenile literature
- Oklahoma--Biography
- Freedmen--Oklahoma--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Oklahoma--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Reeves, Bass
- Indian Territory
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Outlaws--Oklahoma--History
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- United States marshals--Indian Territory--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Freedmen
- Indian Territory--Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century
- Lists With This Book
- Black History Biographies
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In-depth Written Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Author Interviews 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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In-depth Written Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Interview with R. Gregory Christie
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Interview with Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2024
Author Winner, 2010
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2010
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2010
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2024
Picture Book Illustration Honor, 2010
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