A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country

The Resource A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
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A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
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the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
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Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn Gaines
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eng
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"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"--
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Biography type
contains biographical information
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T7B
Dewey number
973/.0496073
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illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
E185
LC item number
.A84 2018
Literary form
non fiction
Target audience
juvenile

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