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African Americans

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Based on 2 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
They arrived in North America as slaves of the first European settlers, and their history is largely one of hardship and injustice. Here is their story, including their emancipation in the 1860s, their leadership in the civil rights movement of a century later-but also their artists, intellectuals, musicians, educators, military heroes, athletes, and social leaders. There are brief, vivid sketches... More
Book Information
PublisherBarrons Educational Series
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages128
ISBN-100764156284
ISBN-13978-0764156281
Publication Date05/2003
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About David Boyle (Author) : David Boyle is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of David Boyle include African Americans (Coming to America) and Uncle Jim's Canadian nursery rhymes,: For family and kinderga... more
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About Barry Moreno (Editor) : Barry Moreno is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Barry Moreno include Statue of Liberty, The (NY) (Images of America), It... more
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