Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America (Coretta Scott King Award - Author Winner Title(s))

by Andrea Pinkney

Other authorsBrian Pinkney (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2012

Library's review

This book presents the stories of 10 noteworthy African American men, from the era of slavery (Benjamin Banneker) to modern day (Barack Obama). Each individual’s historical context, childhood influences, accomplishments, and legacy are presented. Index, Sources and Further Reading, Timeline.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, Biography, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Lexile

970L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: 1st, 256 pages

Description

Presents the stories of ten African-American men from different eras in American history, organized chronologically to provide a scope from slavery to the modern day.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

256

Physical description

256 p.; 10.88 inches

ISBN

1423142578 / 9781423142577

DDC/MDS

973.0496073

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