Book details
Heroes of Black History (America Handbooks, a Time for Kids)
Description
TIME For Kids Heroes of Black History presents the stories of four great American heroes every child should know about in one volume: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama. Featuring an introduction by journalist and civil rights activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Heroes of Black History shines a light on the long fight for social justice in the United States as it highlights the accomplishments and personal histories of these four pivotal Americans. Young readers learn about the life of Harriet Tubman--born a slave around 1820, she escaped to the North, but returned to the South nineteen times as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to lead 300 slaves to freedom. An incredibly gifted athlete, Jackie Robinson endured taunts, slurs, and death threats when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on an Alabama bus in 1955 and paved the way for a Supreme Court decision that declared segregation on Alabama's public buses was unconstitutional. On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama took the oath of office as our country's first African American president. Illustrated with a dynamic mix of photographs and illustrations, the biographies of these Americans delve deeper than their accomplishments to reveal details on their childhoods, early experiences, schooling, family life, and more. Sidebars about related topics--Underground Railroad routes, sports firsts, the Harlem Renaissance, and more--give context and additional insights for young readers. Heroes of Black History also gives readers a timeline overview of three centuries of African American history, beginning with the slave trade, touching upon the formation of the NAACP, the civil rights movement, the March on Washington, and other pivotal events, up through the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement. Brief profiles of more than twenty additional heroes of black history, a glossary of key terms, and a detailed index are also included in this comprehensive book.
Age
0-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides an insightful look into the lives and contributions of significant African American figures throughout history, offering readers a chance to learn about the impact these heroes have had on American society and culture.
- Inspiration and Empowerment: Reading about the struggles, triumphs, and perseverance of black heroes can serve as a source of inspiration and empowerment for people of all ages, encouraging them to pursue their own goals and stand up for what is right.
- Diverse Perspectives: 'Heroes of Black History' highlights a variety of perspectives and experiences within the African American community, helping to broaden readers' understanding of the complexities of race, identity, and the fight for civil rights in America.
- Engaging Content: Authored by Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a respected journalist and civil rights activist, the book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for young readers and anyone interested in learning more about American history through the lens of black experiences.