Discovering Black America: From the Age of Exploration to the Twenty-First Century

by Linda Tarrant-Reid

Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

Four hundred years of African American history—from the sailors abroad the Niña to the first African American president—are presented in fascinating detail with archival material from diaries, journals, and images. Bibliography, Index.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)Reading Level-High (9-12), Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-High (9-12)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Abrams Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: 1, 244 pages

Description

Traces over four centuries of African American history, drawing on personal journals, interviews, and archival materials to document times ranging from the Colonial period and slavery through the Civil War and the Civil Rights era.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2013)
Book Links Lasting Connections (2012)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

244

Physical description

244 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

0810970988 / 9780810970984

DDC/MDS

973.0496073

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