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A Kid's Guide to African American History (4 Formats) ›

By Nancy Sanders

Trade Paper Price 16.95

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Published Jun 2007

What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped African American history. This expanded edition contains new material throughout, including additional information and biographies. Children will have fun designing an African mask, making a medallion like those worn by early abolitionists, playing the rhyming game "Juba," inventing Brer Rabbit riddles, and creating a unity cup for Kwanzaa. Along the way they will learn about inspiring African American artists, inventors, and heroes like Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong, to name a few.

America's Black Founders (4 Formats) ›

By Nancy Sanders

Trade Paper Price 18.99

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Published Jan 2010

Celebrating the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of our nation’s early African American leaders, this multicultural complement to most children’s books on the American Revolution covers a wide spectrum of subjects, including military, art, religion, and science. Weaving the histories of dozens of men and women—soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants, doctors, and other community leaders—to properly recognize them among the founders of the United States of America, this text gives a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the times in which they lived. Activities include celebrating Constitution Day, cooking colonial foods, publishing a newspaper, petitioning their government, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.

Frederick Douglass for Kids (4 Formats) ›

By Nancy Sanders

Trade Paper Price 16.95

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Published Jun 2012

Few Americans have had as much impact on the United States as Frederick Douglass, and this guide follows his footsteps, from his birth into slavery to his becoming a friend and confidant of presidents and the leading African American of his day. This American hero became a bestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civil rights leader. To better appreciate Frederick Douglass and his times, young readers will form a debate club, cook a meal similar to the one Douglass shared with John Brown, make a Civil War haversack, participate in a microlending program, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and web resources for further study.

Jane Austen for Kids (4 Formats) ›

By Nancy Sanders

Trade Paper Price 16.99

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Published Feb 2019

Discover the life, writings, and world of Jane Austen in this engaging biography for kids!

Often compared to William Shakespeare, Jane Austen's genius lies in her timeless characters and universal themes. This accessible biography explores Austen's life during pivotal historical events like the American and French Revolutions. Through her stories of love, hope, and social customs, readers gain a window into the soul of a lively, imaginative woman in Regency era England.

Jane Austen for Kids includes:

A timeline of Austen's life
Resources for further study
Places to visit
21 enriching activities

Perfect for young readers interested in history, literature, and the life of one of England's most beloved novelists. This resource brings Jane Austen's world to life with hands-on activities and historical context.