Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Teeming with interesting nuggets of fact and information, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History includes such legendary men and women as Benjamin Banneker, Dred Scott, Mary Church Terrell, George Washington Carver and Bessie Smith. Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more
Synopsis
Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Black Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. From Benjamin Banneker to Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington to Rosa Parks, Malcolm X to John Lewis and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.
Educational and engaging, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History features:
- Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of John Lewis and Oprah Winfrey
- Illustrated portraits of each figure
- Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Black heroes
- A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more
Synopsis
Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Black Americans with this fact-packed biography collection for kids
Educational and engaging, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History features:
- Simple, easy-to-read text
- Illustrated portraits of each figure
- Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Black heroes
- A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more
From Benjamin Banneker to Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington to Rosa Parks, Malcolm X to John Lewis and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, icons, ands legends throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day.
Synopsis
Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know--for kids eight and up
Discover artists, activists, icons, and legends throughout American history 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History introduces kids of all ages to some of the most influential Black Americans from the very beginning of the country all the way up to present day. Learn all about the incredible lives and lasting legacies of figures like Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Mae Jemison, and many more
This biography book for kids features
- 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these Black Americans changed the course of history
- Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life
- A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources
Engaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect history gift for curious kids
Synopsis
Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know--for kids eight and up
Engaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect history gift for curious kids
This biography book for kids features
- 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these Black Americans changed the course of history
- Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life
- A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources
Discover artists, activists, icons, and legends throughout American history 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History introduces kids of all ages to some of the most influential Black Americans from the very beginning of the country all the way up to present day. Learn all about the incredible lives and lasting legacies of figures like Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Mae Jemison, and many more
Table of Contents
Duke Ellington -- Percy Lavon Julian -- Louis Armstrong -- Zora Neale Hurston -- Roy Wilkins -- Marian Anderson -- Langston Hughes -- Ralph Bunche -- Dr. Charles R. Drew -- Thurgood Marshall -- Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. -- Richard Wright -- Katherine Dunham -- Bayard Rustin -- Rosa Parks -- Jesse Owens -- Kenneth B. Clark -- Billie Holiday -- Gwendolyn Brooks -- Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee -- John H. Johnson -- Jackie Robinson -- Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. -- Alex Haley -- Whitney M. Young, Jr. -- Leon Sullivan -- James Baldwin -- Shirley Chisholm -- Malcolm X -- Harry Belafonte -- Maya Angelou.