A fact-based depiction of how Christmas was celebrated on a typical pre-Civil War Virginia plantation. Readers will see the stark contrast between how the holiday was celebrated in the "Big House," where the wealthy plantation owners lived, and how it was celebrated in the cramped slave quarters. Not merely a look at holiday traditions, this is ...
A biography of the abolitionist, activist, feminist, and preacher who was born a slave in 1797. Along with the story of Sojourner Truth's life, the authors also explore the general history of slavery, and profile leading figures in the abolitionist movement. Quotes from Truth's speeches are used to enliven the text.
A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.
In this spirit-stirring journey, illustrated with stunning black-and-white photos, the McKissacks draw from slave narratives, letters, and diaries to document the days and weeks leading to freedom.
For more than a thousand years, from A.D. 500 to 1700, the medieval kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay grew rich on the gold, salt, and slave trade that stretched across Africa. Scraping away hundreds of years of ignorance, prejudice, and mythology, award-winnnig authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack reveal the glory of these forgotten empires ...
A history of the Negro Leagues--a baseball league formed for and by African-Americans because segregation prevented them from playing in the major leagues. Readers will be introduced to such luminary players as James Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell (said to be be the fastest runner in all of baseball), Josh Gibson (one of the sport's greatest hitters), ...
The history of the railroad workers known as pullman porters and their efforts to establish the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters--the first African American controlled union.
With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis.
MIAMI'S CLASS HAS a brand-new teacher, no-nonsense Miss Amerita Spraggins. She's a real tough lady. She insists on assigned seats. She hands out detentions like coupons. She even refuses to call kids by their nicknames. Miami can't take a whole year with crazy Miss Spraggins. He has to get out of her class!
A history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the only contingent of African American pilots to fight in World War II. The authors address such issue as the hostile treatment these airmen often received as well as their below-par training facilities. By telling the history of this squadron, the authors also explores the historical climate of the time- ...
The history of three kingdoms in medieval Africa. Topics covered include the origins, customs, people, and politics of these kingdoms that flourished between 500 and 1700 A.D. The text, which is based on folklore, contemporaneous accounts, and modern research, is illustrated with photographs and maps.
The award-winning authors explore an important, neglected area of history. Here are exciting true stories of African-American rebels who fought against slavery, such as Cinque, leader of a slave ship revolt who went before the Supreme Court and won freedom for himself and his shipmates, Nat Turner, and many others. B&W photos.
Summer has arrived, and Miami and his best friend String are headed off to baseball camp. Miami can't wait: no homework, no annoying sister, and no Destinee Tate, or so he thinks. Turns out String has invited Destinee to camp, and she petitions to get the girls included on the All-Star baseball team! Illustrations.
The daughter of a free black man who worked as a blacksmith in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1800s recalls the stories from the Bible that her father shared with her, relating them to the experiences of African Americans.
The award-winning mother-son writing team tells the story of 20 African Americans who arrived in Virginia in 1619 as indentured servants, ready to serve out their sentence before beginning life anew in a new land. Illustrations.
Bessey and her mother bake cookies for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah, and after cleaning up the kitchen, they distribute the treats to their neighbors.
A biography of the abolitionist, activist, feminist, and preacher who was born a slave in 1797. Along with the story of Sojourner Truth's life, the authors also explore the general history of slavery, and profile leading figures in the abolitionist movement. Quotes from Truth's speeches are used to enliven the text.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards.- Individual Development and Identity: IV- Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals- Identify and describe ways families, groups, and communities influence the individual
A biography of the African American educator who was born a slave and eventually helped establish the Tuskegee Institute. Illustrated with pencil drawings and b&w photographs.
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