Courage and Growth

by Jim Ollhoff

Overview

African American History traces the timeline of this proud culture from its origins and the American Civil War, to the Civil Rights movement, to the struggle for equality that continues today. Courage and Growth discusses important events during the fight for human and civil rights. Short biographies of civil rights leaders, authors, artists, and other powerful African Americans are also included. Graphically gripping, this series draws in young readers with dramatic images, while providing a clear understanding of African Americans’ past.

Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617147111
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	African-American History Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

The Civil Rights Struggle 4

The Civil Rights Act &Affirmative Action 8

Freedom Summer and Bloody Sunday 10

The Death of Martin Luther King 14

Continued Steps Forward 16

Steps Backward 20

New African American Voices 22

The First African American President 26

Continued Courage and Growth 28

Glossary 30

Index 32