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Black History in the Pages of Children's Literature
Rose Casement
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Description for Black History in the Pages of Children's Literature
Hardback. This book presents Black history contextualized in chapters that provide both an introduction to historical periods and an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's literature that can be used to introduce and teach the history of each period. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 594.
In spite of the month of February being designated as Black History Month, few students, regardless of race, leave school with an understanding of the depth and breadth of Black experience in America. Black History in the Pages of Children's Literature presents Black history contextualized in chapters that provide both an introduction to historical periods and an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's literature that can be used to introduce and teach the history of each period. These children's books provide stories and information that can help students develop deeper understandings of the distinct history of African Americans within the encompassing ... Read more
In spite of the month of February being designated as Black History Month, few students, regardless of race, leave school with an understanding of the depth and breadth of Black experience in America. Black History in the Pages of Children's Literature presents Black history contextualized in chapters that provide both an introduction to historical periods and an annotated bibliography of outstanding children's literature that can be used to introduce and teach the history of each period. These children's books provide stories and information that can help students develop deeper understandings of the distinct history of African Americans within the encompassing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810858435
SKU
V9780810858435
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Rose Casement
Rose Casement is associate dean of education at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Reviews for Black History in the Pages of Children's Literature
This meticulous and thoughtful volume offers a capable overview of this key American history....a scrupulous and well-considered volume that's useful as a resource and as a thought-provoking exploration of history for young people.
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, February 2008
Putting this eminently accessible book into the hands of teachers should greatly increase the use ... Read more
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, February 2008
Putting this eminently accessible book into the hands of teachers should greatly increase the use ... Read more