February 2011

Black History Month Books

 

Books Celebrating Black History
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kids guide

A Kid's Guide to African-American History (Grades 3-5)

by: Nancy I. Sanders

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civil rights

The Civil Rights Movement for Kids: A History with 21 Activities _(Grades 3-5)

by Mary C. Turck

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100

100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History (Grades 3-5)

by Chrisanne Beckner

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black frontiers

Black Frontiers A History of African American Heroes in the Old West (Grades 3-5)

by Lillian Schlissel

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Black Pioneers of Science and Invention (Grades 3-5)

by Louis Haber

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black stars inventors

Black Stars: African American Inventors (Grades 3-5)

by Otha Richard Sullivan

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black stars women

Black Stars: African American Women Scientists and Inventors (Grades 3-5)

by Otha Richard Sullivan

underground for kids

The Underground Railroad for Kids(Grades 3-8)

by Mary Kay Carson

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1001 things

1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History (Grades 6-8)

by Jeffrey C. Stewart

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african american firsts

African American Firsts: Famous Little-Known and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America (Grades 3-8)

by Joan Potter

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af am women writers

Black Stars: African American Women Writers (Grades 6-8)

by Brenda Wilkinson

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black firsts

Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Historical Events (Grades 6-12)

by Jessie Carney Smith

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let it shine

Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters (Grades 6th-8th)

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

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sky kings

Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball (Grades 6th-12th)

by Bijan C. Bayne

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they cleared the lane

They Cleared the Lane: The NBA's Black Pioneers (Grades 6th-12th)

by Ron Thomas

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heroes

Heroes in Black History: True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes (Grades 3rd-8th)

by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson

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Books for Younger Children
our children

Our Children can soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change (PreK-2nd)

by: Michelle Cook

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down by the river

Down by the River: Afro-Carribean Rhymes, Games and Songs for Children (K-2nd)

by Grace Hallworth

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freedom fighters

Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters (K-2nd)

by Wade Hudson

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explorers

Great Black Heroes: Five Brave Explorers (K-2nd)

by Wade Hudson

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inventors

Great Black Heroes: Five Notable Inventors (K-2nd)

by Wade Hudson

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scientists

Great Black Heroes: Five Brilliant Scientists (K-2nd)

by Lynda Jones

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