Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Uses personal accounts unearthed from oral histories, congressional documents, and diaries, to unveil the creation of the Ku Klux Klan in Pulaski, Tennessee, and its spread across the American South.

The Birth of an American Terrorist Group

They Called Themselves the K.K.K.

KADY BURNS

Jeni Enjaian

As I mentioned previously about one of Bartoletti's other book, "Black Potatoes," this is by far one of the best history books written for children that I have ever read. The book contains copious period illustrations which break up the text into fairly un-intimidating chunks to aid the child reader. The text is simple without being dumbed down. Had I not been well-versed in American Civil War and Reconstruction history prior to reading this book, I know that I would have definitely learned something new.
I highly recommend this book, especially for those parents looking to further their child's historical education.

They Called Themselves the K.K.K. The Birth of an American Terrorist Group

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