A child's introduction to African American history : the experiences, people, and events that shaped our country
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316441834
- ISBN: 9781478999133
- ISBN: 0316436429
- ISBN: 9780316436427
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Physical Description:
96 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
print - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2018.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
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Subject: | African Americans History |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | J 973.0496 Asim (Text) | 33126023161007 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | J 973.0496 Asim (Text) | 33126023160991 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"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"--