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Black History Books for Kids
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Celebrate our great nation's diversity and heritage with these books that focus on African-American history and heritage.
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by Doreen Rappaport
Teach kids about Martin Luther King's childhood and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech with quotes from King's speeches and writings, which offer a compelling account of Dr. King's important work in the American civil rights movement.
Teach kids about Martin Luther King's childhood and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech with quotes from King's speeches and writings, which offer a compelling account of Dr. King's important work in the American civil rights movement.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0824955781?ie=UTF8&tag=aparinsilsprr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0824955781
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8.00
by Patricia A. Pingry
Written so even very young kids can understand, this book introduces kids to the woman known as "the mother of the civil rights movement".
Written so even very young kids can understand, this book introduces kids to the woman known as "the mother of the civil rights movement".
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http://www.amazon.com/Story-Ruby-Bridges-Robert-Coles/dp/0439472261/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1295541880&sr=1-1
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by Robert Coles
This is the courageous story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to attend a New Orleans elementary school after court-ordered desegregation.
This is the courageous story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to attend a New Orleans elementary school after court-ordered desegregation.
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by Ellen Levine
Henry Brown "mailed himself to freedom" when he traveled in a wooden crate to Philadelphia&mdahs;in a horse-drawn cart and on a steamboat!—"to a place where there are no slaves!" Paired with illustrations depicting Henry cramped in tight spaces, this book showcases the effects that slavery had on a single person and their family.
Henry Brown "mailed himself to freedom" when he traveled in a wooden crate to Philadelphia&mdahs;in a horse-drawn cart and on a steamboat!—"to a place where there are no slaves!" Paired with illustrations depicting Henry cramped in tight spaces, this book showcases the effects that slavery had on a single person and their family.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061703966?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0061703966
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14.00
by Jonah Winter
This is a beautifully illustrated story of our President's life journey. From his humble beginnings and his peripatetic early life, to life as a student at Columbia and Harvard, to his life in Chicago and on to the Senate, and ultimately the Presidency, this book follows Barack Obama on his road to victory. Classic illustrations showcase the President's magnitude and passion.
This is a beautifully illustrated story of our President's life journey. From his humble beginnings and his peripatetic early life, to life as a student at Columbia and Harvard, to his life in Chicago and on to the Senate, and ultimately the Presidency, this book follows Barack Obama on his road to victory. Classic illustrations showcase the President's magnitude and passion.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00196PD92?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00196PD92
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written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Divided into nine innings—starting with Rube Foster and ending with the trailblazing Jackie Robinson—this beautifully illustrated book takes a look into the lives the players of the Negro Leagues.
Divided into nine innings—starting with Rube Foster and ending with the trailblazing Jackie Robinson—this beautifully illustrated book takes a look into the lives the players of the Negro Leagues.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061253642?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0061253642
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14.00
by Ntozake Shange
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s wasn't the only influential one in the family. His wife, Coretta Scott King, influenced the civil rights movement, as well, as told through poet Ntozake Shange's words and Kadir Nelson's artwork.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s wasn't the only influential one in the family. His wife, Coretta Scott King, influenced the civil rights movement, as well, as told through poet Ntozake Shange's words and Kadir Nelson's artwork.
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by Karen Ehrhardt
Sung to the tune of "This Old Man," the song is re-written to teach kids about jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Kids and parents both will love the "jazzed" up lyrics and illustrations.
Sung to the tune of "This Old Man," the song is re-written to teach kids about jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Kids and parents both will love the "jazzed" up lyrics and illustrations.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553378121?ie=UTF8&tag=aparinsilsprr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1553378121
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13.00
By Afua Cooper
An account of a young girl's journey from Africa, to slavery, to education, and finally, to life as a free woman and celebrated poet.
An account of a young girl's journey from Africa, to slavery, to education, and finally, to life as a free woman and celebrated poet.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402210485?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1402210485
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14.00
edited by Nikki Giovanni
Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a colorful poetry book that includes a CD that pairs a hip-hop beat with poems that focus on hope, self-esteem, respect for the past, and optimism for the future.
Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a colorful poetry book that includes a CD that pairs a hip-hop beat with poems that focus on hope, self-esteem, respect for the past, and optimism for the future.
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13.00
by Nancy I. Sanders
Full of activities for kids to make history relatable and fun, this book reveals how African Americans helped the United States gain its independence.
Full of activities for kids to make history relatable and fun, this book reveals how African Americans helped the United States gain its independence.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1880000423?ie=UTF8&tag=aparinsilsprr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1880000423
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by William Miller
This award-winning book depicts the moment that future-abolitionist Frederick Douglass as a young man took a courageous stand against his white overseer.
This award-winning book depicts the moment that future-abolitionist Frederick Douglass as a young man took a courageous stand against his white overseer.
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by Nikki Grimes
Meet a young boy who was born in Hawaii, lived in Chicago, and now holds residency in the White House. He is our first African-American President, and we're pretty sure you and your kids already know his name!
Meet a young boy who was born in Hawaii, lived in Chicago, and now holds residency in the White House. He is our first African-American President, and we're pretty sure you and your kids already know his name!
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by Langston Hughes
Playful, previously unpublished verses about animals by Langston Huges—one of America's most famous African-American writers—are paired with 3-D creations by young children at the Harlem School of Arts. The result: A book that looks as fun as it reads.
Playful, previously unpublished verses about animals by Langston Huges—one of America's most famous African-American writers—are paired with 3-D creations by young children at the Harlem School of Arts. The result: A book that looks as fun as it reads.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805078819?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0805078819
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by Willie Perdomo
Learn about the life and work of the great Harlem Renaissance-era poet Langston Hughes through the excited eyes of a girl anticipating a visit to his Harlem residence. Don't be surprised if your kids want to plan a field trip themselves!
Learn about the life and work of the great Harlem Renaissance-era poet Langston Hughes through the excited eyes of a girl anticipating a visit to his Harlem residence. Don't be surprised if your kids want to plan a field trip themselves!
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1556526539?ie=UTF8&tag=parentscocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1556526539
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10.00
by Nancy I. Sanders
This activity-based book covers the struggles and triumphs of African Americans, from life in Africa to slavery (the brutal details are left out) and emancipation, to the civil rights movement and the great achievements of black citizens of yesterday and today. Includes more than 70 hands-on activities, crafts, songs, stories, and recipes!
This activity-based book covers the struggles and triumphs of African Americans, from life in Africa to slavery (the brutal details are left out) and emancipation, to the civil rights movement and the great achievements of black citizens of yesterday and today. Includes more than 70 hands-on activities, crafts, songs, stories, and recipes!
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