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Portraits of African American Heroes

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4 out of 5
Based on 53 Ratings and 19 Reviews

Book Description
Here, ideal for African-American History Month, is a stunningly beautiful book consisting of portraits-in pictures and words-of twenty outstanding African-Americans. The individuals range from historical to contemporary figures, such as the dancer Judith Jamison, and represent diverse fields of endeavor, from the law (Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall) to athletics, science, and more. For ea... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover (11 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages64
ISBN-100525470433
ISBN-13978-0525470434
Publication Date12/29/2003
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About Tonya Bolden (Author) : Tonya Bolden is a published adapter, author, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Tonya Bolden include Say a Little Prayer, George Washington Carve... more
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About Ansel Pitcairn (Illustrator) : Ansel Pitcairn is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Ansel Pitcairn include Portraits of African-American Heroes.
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