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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 19.99

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Published Jan 2010

History books are replete with heroic stories of Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, but what of Allen, Russwurm, and Hawley? America’s Black Founders celebrates the lesser known but significant lives and contributions of our nation’s early African American leaders. Many know that the Revolutionary War’s first martyr, Crispus Attucks, a dockworker of African descent, was killed at the Boston Massacre. But far fewer know that the final conflict of the war, the Battle of Yorktown, was hastened to a conclusion by James Armistead Lafayette, a slave and spy who reported the battle plans of General Cornwallis to George Washington.

Author Nancy Sanders weaves the histories of dozens of men and women—soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants, doctors, and other community leaders—who have earned proper recognition among the founders of the United States of America. To get a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the times in which they lived, readers will celebrate Constitution Day, cook colonial foods, publish a newspaper, petition 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 this nation as Frederick Douglass. Born on a plantation, he later escaped slavery and helped others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. In time he became a bestselling author, an outspoken newspaper editor, a brilliant orator, a tireless abolitionist, and a brave civil rights leader. He was famous on both sides of the Atlantic in the years leading up to the Civil War, and when war broke out, Abraham Lincoln invited him to the White House for counsel and advice.

Frederick Douglass for Kids follows the footsteps of a true hero, one of the leading African Americans of his day. And to better appreciate Douglass and his times, readers will:

· form a debating club

· create a sailor’s tarpaulin hat and cravat that Douglass wore during his escape

· make a Civil War haversack

· participate in a microlending program

and more

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.