{"product_id":"black-heroes-a-black-history-book-for-kids-51-inspiring-people-from-ancient-africa-to-modern-day-u-s-a-1","title":"Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A.","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"From the kings and queens of Africa to the movers and shakers of the present day, \n\u003cem\u003eBlack Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e captures the true essence of the Diaspora and its impact around the globe. Whether you are a novice, a historian, or just a historian at heart, this text should be included in your personal library. Its colorful and detailed imagery captures the attention of the youngest of readers, yet its content is relevant for all.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Samantha Knox, Ed.D., LPC, LCPC, NCC\/Owner of Aya Behavioral Health LLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"There is such a need for this specific kind of learning for youth right now. This book essentializes African American leadership and activism in the way only a scholar rooted in Black institutional education can. Dr. Norwood has synthesized some names we know with many we should and illuminated the important linkages between them all. I am very excited to share this book with the young people in my family.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Kimberly Brown Pellum, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History at Florida A\u0026amp;M University and Author of \u003cem\u003eBlack Beauties: African American Pageant Queens in the Segregated South\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As a teacher, many of the kids I teach are minorities. I can attest that this book is a game changer in the libraries of educators and families alike. It is filled with short bios of acclaimed individuals of highly melanated descent and--spoiler alert--some of them you possibly have never heard of! This book comes with easy-to-grasp passages and references for each individual to further educate you. I believe that this book will educate all of our youths, inspire their inventiveness, and instill a sense of pride to know that, just like those before them, they are all destined for greatness in the skin that they are in.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Cambria Hammond, First Grade Lead Teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet extraordinary black heroes throughout history--biographies for kids ages 8 to 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists--all in the same book!\u003cem\u003e Black Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from both history and modern times. This black history book for kids features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover where in the world they lived, and what their lives were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how these inspirational figures created lasting change--and paved the way for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e features: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating biographies\u003c\/strong\u003e--Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWays to learn more\u003c\/strong\u003e--Every biography includes an idea for a new way to explore the person and their work, like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e--Bring the historical heroes to life in your imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e goes beyond other black history biographies for kids to highlight people from around the world and across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho will your new hero be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNorwood, Arlisha, PhD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArlisha R. 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She's committed to engaging a broader audience and transmitting her love of history through innovative and exciting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Norwood, Arlisha, PhD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Callisto Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-07-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction|Biography \u0026amp; Autobiography|Cultural \u0026amp; Regional|Juvenile Nonfiction|Biography \u0026amp; Autobiography|Historical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e African Americans|Heroes|United States|Black people|History|Biographies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641527040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781641527040\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Callisto Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154316853526,"sku":"SP-9781641527040","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781641527040_spiral.png?v=1774941577","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/black-heroes-a-black-history-book-for-kids-51-inspiring-people-from-ancient-africa-to-modern-day-u-s-a-1","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}