Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A.

by Arlisha Norwood

Paperback, 2020

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You’re invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists―all in the same book! Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both historical and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.

Discover where in the world they lived, and what their lives and families were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced, such as escaping slavery, on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You’ll find out how these inspirational figures left a legacy of lasting change―and paved the way for future generations.

Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids features:
FASCINATING BIOGRAPHIES: Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.

COLORFUL PORTRAITS: Bring the historical heroes to life in your imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.
WAYS TO LEARN MORE: Every biography includes an idea for a new way to explore the person and their work, like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.

This item was purchased with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon. Institute of Museum and Library Services: http://www.imls.gov

Publication

Rockridge Press (2020), Edition: Illustrated, 212 pages

Language

Original language

English

ISBN

1641527048 / 9781641527040

Physical description

212 p.; 9.25 inches

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1 copy
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