The Tuskegee Airmen

by Sarah E de Capua

Overview

In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503853737
Publisher:	Child's World, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	The Black American Journey
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 5–7—To say "Lincoln freed the slaves" is too simplistic to be real history. Students should learn the actual reasons for his actions. Black Americans have withstood horrific conditions throughout American history and these books speak to their heartbreaking struggles and considerable triumphs. The writing is approachable and the texts are evenhanded. Period photos, drawings, and maps are generous. Historical illustrations are devastating at times, such as a boy drinking out of a "colored" water fountain or a poster advertising enslaved people for sale. Photos of archival documents such as the Emancipation Proclamation are included. Back matter includes a "Think About It" box, with questions for further thought about the subject at hand. This series was clearly painstakingly researched, but one quibble is there are no source notes. VERDICT This is true Black American history everyone should know about. Highly recommended for schools and public libraries.

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