Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who after years of adversity became the wealthiest black woman in the country, as well as one of the wealthiest black Americans, to Barack Obama, the country's first African-American president.
With powerful illustrations by Shane Evans, this is a completely unique look at the importance and influence of African Americans on the history of this country.
Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who after years of adversity became the wealthiest black woman in the country, as well as one of the wealthiest black Americans, to Barack Obama, the country's first African-American president.
With powerful illustrations by Shane Evans, this is a completely unique look at the importance and influence of African Americans on the history of this country.
| ISBN-13: | 9781596438200 |
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| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press |
| Publication date: | 01/13/2015 |
| Pages: | 56 |
| Product dimensions: | 9.70(w) x 11.70(h) x 0.60(d) |
| Lexile: | NC1080L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 4 - 10 Years |
This month, we are called to reflect on pivotal moments in Black History that have changed the world. And we are compelled to celebrate the courageous individuals who made each of these moments possible, and who continue to inspire us today. Many of the trailblazers below are household names—they’re once-in-a-generation people like Sojourner Truth, Wilma […]
