Tag: Slavery
Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Survived Slavery and Became Millionaires
“By telling the little-known stories of six pioneering African American entrepreneurs, Black Fortunes makes a worthy contribution to black history, to business history, and to American history.”—Margot Lee Shetterly,
Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction, Grades 6 – 12 (American History Series)
Bring history to life for students in grades 6–12 using Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction. This 128-page book is perfect for independent study or use as a tutorial aid.
If You Lived When There Was Slavery In America
This 24th book in the highly-regarded series explores an important aspect of America history often overlooked in textbooks. It is hard to imagine that, once, a person in America
Escape from Slavery: Five Journeys to Freedom
Freedom! Eliza and her baby, running across the ice. Selena and Cornelia Jackson, masquerading as boys. Henry Box Brown, shipping himself north in a wooden crate. Jane Johnson, risking
Up from Slavery (Dover Thrift Editions)
Born in a Virginia slave hut, Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) rose to become the most influential spokesman for African Americans of his day. In this eloquently written book, he