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Synopsis
Read about 51 inspiring black heroes throughout history--biographies for kids ages 8 to 12
From the rulers of ancient Egypt to modern scientists, world-class athletes, and legendary performers, uncover the diverse lives of black leaders and role models throughout history. Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids is packed with tons of awesome biographies from Africa, the United States, and around the world.
Explore the trailblazing stories of well-known standouts like Rosa Parks and Barack Obama, and lesser-known luminaries like Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African-American doctor, and Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer and mathematician. This black history book for kids makes it easy to learn about how these trailblazers created lasting change and paved the way for future generations.
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids features:
- Amazing biographies--Discover the stories behind famous icons as well as lesser-known individuals throughout history, including civil rights heroes (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), stars of the arts (Miles Davis), and scientists and pioneers (aviator Bessie Coleman).
- Explore more --Coupled with each biography in this black history book for kids is a short sidebar that gives you more ways to learn beyond the book.
- Engaging portraits--Enjoy the full-color illustrations of these historical heroes while you read along.
From Absalom Jones to Zora Neale Hurston, get inspired by the epic biographies inside Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids.
Synopsis
Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history-biographies for kids ages 8 to 12
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 history 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 were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how these inspirational figures created 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.
- 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.
- Colorful portraits―Bring the historical heroes to life in your imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.
Black Heroes goes beyond other black history biographies for kids to highlight people from around the world and across time. Who will your new hero be?
Synopsis
Meet extraordinary Black heroes throughout history--biographies for kids ages 8 to 12 You're invited to meet ancient rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists--all in the same book Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids introduces you to 51 Black leaders and role models from both historical and modern times. This collection of Black history biographies for kids features inspirational stories 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.
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 these 51 historical heroes to life in your imagination with beautiful illustrations of each one.
Ways to learn more -- Every biography includes an option to keep exploring the person and their work--like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.
Go beyond other books on Black history for kids, with one that highlights people from all different time periods and world regions. Who will your new hero be?