Extraordinary African-American by Susan Altman
A revision of a 1989 title (Children's) with 36 new people added. It profiles more than 100 African-American achievers, including writers, artists, musicians, athletes, activists, politicians, and others who have made headlines. It also includes descriptions of important periods in African-American history, including the Harlem Renaissance, Reconstruction, the Great Northern Migration, and the civil rights movement. Arranged chronologically, the book is well organized and well written, and presents each life simply and clearly. Each sketch includes a black-and-white photograph or drawing of the subject. Students looking for basic biographical information on a wide variety of African Americans would do well to consult this volume.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780516259628 |
| ISBN 10 | 0516259628 |
| Title | Extraordinary African-American |
| Author | Susan Altman |
| Series | Extraordinary People |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Children's Press(Ct) |
| Year published | 2006-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |