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The Black American Journey

The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping our nation's past, present, and future. Packed with vintage and modern photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations and victories to life, this collection honestly portrays African American people and events that have forever impacted our society. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.

Titles

32 titles found. Displaying 1 - 12.

Abolitionists
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Briefly describes the accomplishments of American abolitionists from the seventeenth… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 1050
  • ATOS 7.0
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
African Americans and the Revolutionary War
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Portrays the treatment and struggles of African Americans during the Revolutionary War and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 760
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Barack Obama: First African American President
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Briefly, examines the childhood, education, adulthood, and presidency of the first… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 730
  • ATOS 5.0
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Eighteenth-century mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker was widely known and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 750
  • ATOS 5.0
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Booker T. Washington: Educator and Orator
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Booker T. Washington rose from his slavery beginnings to become a national leader in… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 900
  • ATOS 6.2
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Brown v. Board of Education
From the Series: The Black American Journey

After a black third grader named Linda Brown was refused admission to an all-white school… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Condoleezza Rice: US Secretary of State
From the Series: The Black American Journey

As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 1060
  • ATOS 6.7
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Coretta Scott King: Civil Rights Activist
From the Series: The Black American Journey

A brief biography of the wife of the reverend Martin Luther King Jr. who shared his… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 950
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Dr. Charles Drew: Medical Pioneer
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Provides a brief overview of the life and career of African-American doctor Charles Drew.… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 6.1
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Harriet Ross Tubman: Abolitionist and Activist
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped to the North--then returned to the South many… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 890
  • ATOS 5.7
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Jackie Robinson: Professional Baseball Player
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 920
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
John Lewis: Civil Rights Champion and Politician
From the Series: The Black American Journey

Describes the life and accomplishments of American civil rights champion, statesman, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 5
  • Lexile 820
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5