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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 10.7 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
1370L
Language
English
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From the first African explorers to the first black president, this illustrated history is an excellent resource and "an epic work" (School Library Journal).
Discovering Black America is an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. It begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the...
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What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games...
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Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
79 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter? is a book for this time and always. It is time for all children to live and breathe the certainty that Black lives matter.
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English
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"From Juneteenth to the Tulsa Race Massacre, many important moments in Black American history have not been taught in schools or covered in the media. Discover these events and how they are remembered in the Black community today"--
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English
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ABC That Could Be Me is an alphabet picture book written and illustrated to empower Black children across the world. This book champions Black excellence by showing kids they can be doctors, lawyers, the president, and so much more! Read about people like Paul R. William, the first Black architect, Marie Maynard Daly, the first Black chemist, and more who paved the way for the next generation to do great things in this world. This vibrant picture...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors' freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; this book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges...
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English
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"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments--G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures--H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for...
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English
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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...
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Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: From an award-winning author and critically acclaimed artist comes a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual "Standing in the Need of Prayer." The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history. A perfect gift or timeless keepsake!
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Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 audio media player : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
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"Adapted from the groundbreaking bestseller Stamped: racism, antiracism and you, this audiobook takes you on a journey from present to past and back again. You'll find out where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, you'll see how you can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in your own life."--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
164 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"A chapter book adaptation of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning "Stamped from the Beginning."--
Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they'll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1991
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
xi, 292 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A history of the African-American struggle for freedom and equality, beginning with the capture of Africans in 1619, continuing through the American Revolution, the Civil War, and into contemporary times.
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Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
30 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief history of Afro-Americans and of slavery in seventeenth and eighteenth century America.
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 8
Physical Desc
xvii, 286 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents"--
Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners?
Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played...
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