Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
(Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)
Series:
Published:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2019
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure:
1080L
Status:
Available from OverDrive
Description
Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince.
The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince.
The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
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Format:
Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Street Date:
11/19/2019
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780316475167
ASIN:
B07PGBTW55
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.6, 2 Points
Level 7.6, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
1080
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Vashti Harrison. (2019). Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Vashti Harrison. 2019. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Vashti Harrison, Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Vashti Harrison. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019.
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Date Added:
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Date Updated:
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