A child's introduction to African American history : the experiences, people, and events that shaped our country
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Author
Contributors
Gaines, Lynn illustrator.
Published
New York, N.Y. : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
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Main Library - Children's Picture Books
973.0496 Asi
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973.0496 Asi
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Southside - Children's Juvenile
973.0496 Asi
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973.0496 Asi
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Critically acclaimed writer Jabari Asim guides readers ages 9-12 through the history of African Americans, from the slave trade to the Black Lives Matter movement, in the latest volume in Black Dog's bestselling, award-winning Child's Introduction series. This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Author Jabari Asim chronicles the story of African Americans from the slave trader through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the Tuskegee experiments, the Civil Rights movement, the election of Barack Obama. Sections throughout highlight the contribution of African Americans to the arts, music, literature, culture, sports and more. Lives of inspiring African American artists, inventors, and politicians including Harriet Tubman, Langston Hughes, Oprah Winfrey, Louis Armstrong, Serena Williams, are featured as well. Following in the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to African American History includes 120 charming illustrations that bring the people and events to life. The book also features interactive projects that kids can do on their own or with their guardians including recipes and crafts"--,Provided by publisher.
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