African Americans Who Were First
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Book Overview
The history of America is not complete without including the contributions and achievements of African Americans. What does it take to be the best, to be the very first? Many African Americans dared... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525652469
ISBN13:9780525652465
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Dutton Books
Length:116 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.3" x 9.3"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
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A great African American short history
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book is written for ages 9-14 and I believe the information is written at that level of understanding. It is written very clear and concise. The story or life of the 29 members in this book is different from most of the African Americans who were brought to the American shore starting 1619. It is noted that Phyllis Wheatley was brought to Boston, Massachusetts around 1761. She became a poetess after learning to read and write. She was quite lucky to have been allowed to learn to read and write as most of the other slaves were not allowed that priviledge. She is noted to have had published her first book of poems in 1773 when she was about 22 years old. The book goes on from there enumerating the discoveries and firsts that 28 other African Americans participated in up to the 21st century.I recommend that every child as well as adult read this informative book of American firsts
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