The Great Book Of Black Heroes
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The Great Book Of Black Heroes
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Author : Bill O'Neill
language : en
Publisher: Lak Publishing
Release Date : 2021-01-22
The Great Book Of Black Heroes written by Bill O'Neill and has been published by Lak Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-22 with categories.
The world is full of many great black men and women who changed the course of history. Because of their contributions, these men and women are rightfully considered heroes by not just black people around the world, but people of all backgrounds. In The Great Book of Black Heroes: Thirty Black Men and Women Who Have Impacted History, you'll learn about thirty of the greatest black heroes and heroines from three different continents over a span of more than 2,500 years of history. The definition of hero in this book is any person who influenced a great number of people and often continues to long after his or her death. Heroes can be politicians, activists, philosophers, warriors, artists, or musicians, but most of all they are inspiring!In The Great Book of Black Heroes, you'll learn the answers to the following questions: ?How did Nelson Mandela transform from a bitter fighter to a leader who promoted reconciliation? ?Where was the kingdom of Axum and how did one of its kings protect early Christians? ?How did B.B. King get his start and become the King of the Blues??Who was the last emperor of Ethiopia and who was one of the first??Why did so many of these heroes and heroines have to rise above innumerable challenges? And so much more! This book is filled with a plethora of facts about some of the most fascinating and impactful black men and women in world history. But keep in mind that this is so much more than a boring history book, it's meant to keep you engaged and entertained as much as it will educate you. With that said, this book is guaranteed to edify and entertain you!Whether you have a passing interest in history, are distantly related to one of the heroes or heroines, or just want something fascinating to read, you can't go wrong with The Great Book of Black Heroes.
Young Gifted And Black
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Author : Jamia Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Release Date : 2018-02-01
Young Gifted And Black written by Jamia Wilson and has been published by Wide Eyed Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
“...to be revisited again and again…The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist…” –The New York Times “...diverse collection of iconic figures…vibrantly illustrated…beautifully crafted volume…” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “…exuberant…exquisitely designed…a launching point for more discoveries.” –School Library Journal, Starred Review “A luminous and diverse tribute to black movers and shakers across the centuries.” –Publishers Weekly Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. Written in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” this vibrant book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day icons and heroes. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and athletes like Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream…whatever it may be. The 52 icons: Mary Seacole, Matthew Henson, Ava Duvernay, Bessie Coleman, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Cathy Freeman, George Washington Carver, Malorie Blackman, Harriet Tubman, Mo Farah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jesse Owens, Beyonce Knowles, Solange Knowles, Katherine Johnson, Josephine Baker, Kofi Annan, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, Brian Lara, Madam C.J. Walker, Yannick Noah, Maurice Ashley, Alexandre Duma, Martin Luther King, Jr., Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Simone Biles, Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, Sidney Poitier, Oprah Winfrey, Pele, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Naomi Campbell, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Steve McQueen, Zadie Smith, Usain Bolt, Wangari Maathai, Mae Jemison, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nicola Adams, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Misty Copeland. If you like this book, check out Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers, by the same author-illustrator team.
Black Heroes
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Author : Jessie Carney Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Black Heroes written by Jessie Carney Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with African American Biography categories.
Now available for the first time in paperback, "Black Heroes" is a "who's who" of 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture, from W.E.B. Du Bois to Colin Powell, from Rosa Parks to Maya Angelou. 215 photos.
Heroes In Black History
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Author : Dave Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Heroes In Black History written by Dave Jackson and has been published by Bethany House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Drawn from the lives of key Christians from the past and present, Heroes in Black History is an inspiring collection of forty-two exciting and educational readings that highlight African-American Christians through a short biography and three true stories for each hero. Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Heroes in Black History is an ideal way to acquaint children ages six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons. Featured heroes include Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, William Seymour, Thomas A. Dorsey, Mary McLeod Bethune, Martin Luther King Jr., and many more. Includes brand-new material as well as content from previous Hero Tales editions.
Black Heroes Of The American Revolution
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Author : Burke Davis
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1992
Black Heroes Of The American Revolution written by Burke Davis and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The black soldiers, sailors, spies, scouts, guides, and wagoners who participated and sacrificed in the struggle for American independence are profiled in this fascinating history which features prints and portraits from the period.
Forgotten
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Author : Linda Hervieux
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-11-15
Forgotten written by Linda Hervieux and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with History categories.
The tale of an all-black battalion whose crucial contributions at D-Day have gone unrecognised to this day
Book Of Black Heroes From A To Z
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Author : Wade Hudson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1948
Book Of Black Heroes From A To Z written by Wade Hudson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1948 with African Americans categories.
The Afro-bets kids introduce forty-nine black men and women who are heroes of their time.
Five Brilliant Scientists
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Author : Lynda Jones
language : en
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Release Date : 2000
Five Brilliant Scientists written by Lynda Jones and has been published by Cartwheel Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Percy Julian discovered medicines. Shirley Jackson studied atoms. George Washington Carver discovered ways to help farmers. Read about these great scientists and more!
Timelines From Black History
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2020-10-01
Timelines From Black History written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children's ebook boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history.
Great Women In The Struggle
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Author : Toyomi Igus
language : en
Publisher: Sankofa Books
Release Date : 1991
Great Women In The Struggle written by Toyomi Igus and has been published by Sankofa Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with African American women categories.
Profiles biographies of eighty historical and contemporary black women.