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LUCENT LIBRARY OF BLACK HISTORY Grade 7 • 7” x 9” • 104 pp. • Library-bound: $39.40 / $31.52 • Paperback: $19.99 / $16.99 • eBook: $39.40 / $31.52
The stories of African American inventors, political leaders, artists, and activists are often overlooked. However, this comprehensive study of Black history from the time of slavery through the present gives those stories the time and attention they deserve. The combination of biographical information, historical overviews, and cultural appreciation ensures that readers with a variety of interests will find topics that appeal to them. The detailed main text presents challenging topics in an age-appropriate way, and sidebars enhance the reading experience. In addition, design elements including timelines and primary source images keep readers engaged with this essential material. Key features of each volume:
• Connections between the past and present are clearly made to help readers think critically about how current social issues are influenced by historical events • Detailed discussions of the contributions of African American women highlight the importance of fighting for equal rights for everyone • Annotated quotes from activists, historians, and important documents allow readers to develop a more personal understanding of Black history and provide avenues for further research African American Entrepreneurs: Stories of Success
African Americans in Political Office: Freedom By Force: The From the Civil War to the White House History of Slave Rebellions
Marching for Equality: The Journey from Selma to Montgomery
African American Inventors: Overcoming Challenges to Change America
African Americans in Sports: Groundbreakers and Game Changers The Freedom Rides: The Rise of the Civil Rights Movement ©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 796.09
Reparations for Slavery: The Fight for Compensation
African American Literature: Sharing Powerful Stories
African Americans in the Armed Forces
African Americans in Film: Issues of Race in Hollywood
The Black Arts Movement: Creating a Cultural Identity
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1190L • Dewey: 338.00 ©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1190L • Dewey: 973.04 ©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1090L • Dewey: 306.3 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6079‑6 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6075‑8 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6235‑6 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6080‑2 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6076‑5 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6294‑3 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6236‑3
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1130L • Dewey: 609.2 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6847‑1 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6846‑4 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6071‑0 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6848‑8 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6072‑7
©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 355.00 ©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1170L • Dewey: 810.9 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6850‑1 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6849‑5 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6077‑2 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6851‑8 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6078‑9
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1240L • Dewey: 791.43 ©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 700.89 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6853‑2 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6081‑9 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6852‑5 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6082‑6 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6854‑9
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1240L • Dewey: 323.11 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6241‑7 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6296‑7 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6242‑4
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1120L • Dewey: 323.11 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6239‑4 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6298‑1 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6240‑0
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1290L • Dewey: 306.3 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6233‑2 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6297‑4 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6234‑9
Hidden No More: African American Women in STEM Careers
The Story of African American Music
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1170L • Dewey: 780.89 ©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1170L • Dewey: 509.2 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6073‑4 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6074‑1 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6243‑1 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6295‑0 The Transatlantic Slave Trade: eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6244‑8
Justice for All: Landmark Civil Rights Court Cases
©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 342.73 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6864‑8 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6867‑9 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6861‑7
Slavery Comes to the New World
©2018 • GRL/LEXILE: Z/1250L • Dewey: 306.3 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6237‑0 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6299‑8 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6238‑7
Unsung Heroes: Women of the Civil Rights Movement
©2020 • GRL: Z • Dewey: 323.09 Lib. ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6865‑5 PB ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6868‑6 eBook ISBN: 978‑1‑5345‑6862‑4
“Each volume focuses on a type of unique period in time or person of influence. The series attempts to provide insight into the broad movements such as Black Nationalism as well as narrow topics such as Reconstruction. All volumes have sidebars describing historic people or historic events, numerous photographs and illustrations, documentation of quotations, and an annotated bibliography. —AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL This set is highly recommended for school and public libraries.”
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