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The Resource A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country, Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn G. Gaines

A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country, Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn G. Gaines

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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"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
96 pages
Contents
  • Achievements in sports part 1
  • The civil rights era
  • Artists of note part 2
  • Achievements in sports part 2
  • Political trailblazers
  • Progress and setbacks
  • Artists of note part 3
  • Achievements in sports part 3
  • Dominant athletes
  • A new millennium
  • What is african american history?
  • Artists of note part 4
  • Achievements in sports part 4
  • African american history museums & places of interest
  • Index
  • The beginnings of slavery
  • The abolitionist movement
  • The civil war and the road to freedom
  • Turn of the 20th century
  • The harlem renaissance
  • The bumpy road to civil rights
  • Artists of note part 1
Isbn
9780316436427
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Label
A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
Title
A child's introduction to African American history
Title remainder
the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
Statement of responsibility
Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn G. Gaines
Title variation
childs introduction to African American history
Title variation remainder
the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
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Language
eng
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"--
Summary
A history of African Americans in politics, activism, sports, and entertainment traces the slave trade and abolitionist movement through the Civil Rights era and the creation of hip-hop
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Provided by publisher
Biography type
contains biographical information
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
10618141
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1962-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Asim, Jabari
Dewey number
973/.0496073
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
no index present
LC call number
E185
LC item number
.A84 2018
Literary form
non fiction
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/minGradeLevel
  • 3
  • 12
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Gaines, Lynn
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True
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  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION
  • African Americans
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / African American
Target audience
juvenile
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/titleRemainder
the experience, people, and events that shaped our country
Label
A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country, Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn G. Gaines
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Publication
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Achievements in sports part 1
  • The civil rights era
  • Artists of note part 2
  • Achievements in sports part 2
  • Political trailblazers
  • Progress and setbacks
  • Artists of note part 3
  • Achievements in sports part 3
  • Dominant athletes
  • A new millennium
  • What is african american history?
  • Artists of note part 4
  • Achievements in sports part 4
  • African american history museums & places of interest
  • Index
  • The beginnings of slavery
  • The abolitionist movement
  • The civil war and the road to freedom
  • Turn of the 20th century
  • The harlem renaissance
  • The bumpy road to civil rights
  • Artists of note part 1
Dimensions
27 cm
Extent
96 pages
Isbn
9780316436427
Lccn
2017031932
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations, color map
System control number
(OCoLC)987279912
Label
A child's introduction to African American history : the experience, people, and events that shaped our country, Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Lynn G. Gaines
Publication
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Achievements in sports part 1
  • The civil rights era
  • Artists of note part 2
  • Achievements in sports part 2
  • Political trailblazers
  • Progress and setbacks
  • Artists of note part 3
  • Achievements in sports part 3
  • Dominant athletes
  • A new millennium
  • What is african american history?
  • Artists of note part 4
  • Achievements in sports part 4
  • African american history museums & places of interest
  • Index
  • The beginnings of slavery
  • The abolitionist movement
  • The civil war and the road to freedom
  • Turn of the 20th century
  • The harlem renaissance
  • The bumpy road to civil rights
  • Artists of note part 1
Dimensions
27 cm
Extent
96 pages
Isbn
9780316436427
Lccn
2017031932
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations, color map
System control number
(OCoLC)987279912

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