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Summary: "The first African American flying unit in the U.S. military were called the Tuskegee Airmen. They trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama and flew more than 1,500 missions. During World War II, these men became some of the most decorated servicemen of the Army Air Forces. In this informative book, readers will learn about all about the Tuskegee Airmen, the missions they accomplished,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 LAKLake, Theia
Summary: "During the mid-1880s, the first black regiments of the US Army were formed. These soldiers served on the western frontier, as well as conflicts in Cuba, the Philippines, and Mexico. They were nicknamed "buffalo soldiers," by Native Americans. Despite their upstanding service, these courageous men faced prejudice in their own country. In this educational text, readers will learn all about the...
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Summary: "Born into slavery in 1797, Sojourner Truth escaped to freedom with her baby daughter by 1826. For the rest of her life, this extraordinary woman continued to fight for rights for black people, women, and other disenfranchised populations. This in-depth account explores Truth's fascinating life as an abolitionist leader. Photographs bring the information to life and sidebars add dimension to...
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Summary: "Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the civil rights movement transformed American and world history. In this educational text, readers will come to understand the significance of King's leadership and his lasting legacy. Historical photographs bring the information to life and sidebars feature interesting information, which adds dimension to the text. An informative timeline highlights key...
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Summary: "In this in-depth biography, readers will learn all about W. E. B. Du Bois and his life's work to fight for racial equality. They'll discover the roles he played in the Niagara Movement and the NAACP and understand how his ideas sometimes put him at odds with other reformers of the day. An informative timeline offers insight into the context of Du Bois' life and work. Eye-catching photographs...
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