African American Leaders of Courage
African American leaders have had a profound effect on
U.S. history. Young readers will learn about the lives, the deeds, and the
incredible bravery of some of the amazing African American leaders who led the
way toward more equal rights for all people today. Real-life details about
Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks,
Sojourner Truth, and Jackie Robinson will catch students' interest. The stories
of their legacy today will have readers wanting to keep learning and finding out
more about these incredible leaders.
• Numerous primary sources give young
readers a comprehensive vision of each figure's life and the era in which they
lived
• Close photograph-to-text correlation aids reader comprehension
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Each volume includes a timeline of major life events for further learning
opportunities
