Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies by Mireille Harper (Eng

Description: Timelines from Black History by Mireille Harper, DK "This DK childrens book 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."--Provided by publisher. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. Black leaders, writers, civil rights activists, scientists, and more have influenced, inspired, and changed the societies we live in. This history books pages are filled with the stories of these historical giants and their contributions to the world.Grow Your Understanding of Black HistoryThis childrens book, prefaced by Mireille Harper, introduces children to prominent Black people in history such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King. The timelines have been individually commissioned, with the stunning visual designs reflecting the essence of that particular historical person. This visual reflection from DK Books will compel children to investigate further and understand world history and the important roles Black people played in shaping it: • Features an equal number of timelines about women and men • Explores the amazing stories of incredible figures often ignored by European-focused history • Covers key moments in European, Caribbean, North American and African history, taking readers from pre-colonial Africa through the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement to todays Black Lives Matter movement • Created, designed, written, and edited by a multicultural team from many different nations, heritages, communities, faiths, and no faiths From Mansa Musa to Barack Obama; learn about more than 100 Black leaders and historical individuals, and discover the 30 timelines from throughout world history in this compelling childrens Black history book. Learn about Lewis Latimer and his integral contributions to the lightbulb, of how Ethiopia avoided colonisation thanks to its brave queen, and many more important moments in world and Black history.Pages of visual representations take children, adolescents, and adults on a trip through history. 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. Author Biography We believe in the power of discovery. Thats why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. / Review "An exceptionally satisfying work of nonfiction, this book will be difficult to keep on the shelves." – School Library Journal Review Quote "An exceptionally satisfying work of nonfiction, this book will be difficult to keep on the shelves." - School Library Journal Details ISBN0744039096 Audience Age 9-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0744039096 ISBN-13 9780744039092 Format Hardcover Imprint DK Children Short Title Timelines from Black History Subtitle Leaders, Legends, Legacies Pages 96 Author DK Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified AU Release Date 2021-01-19 NZ Release Date 2021-01-19 US Release Date 2021-01-19 UK Release Date 1900-01-01 Series DK Childrens Timelines Publisher DK Publication Date 2021-01-19 DEWEY 973.0496073 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141719465;

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