‘Meltzer has produced [and updated] a single volume [a condensation of his three-volume In Their Own Words] that covers three and a half centuries of black life in the United States; consisting of source materials: letters; speeches; newspaper articles; and book excerpts. From this collage a vivid picture emerges of the power; passion; and pride of black life.’ —C. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA)100 Favorite Paperbacks of 1989 (IRA/CBC)Notable 1984 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)
#2355068 in Books 1987-05-07 1987-05-07Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; #File Name: 006446055X320 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy AlanBThe book is a great resource for my classroom. The book arrived before it was scheduled.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Where we come fromBy MilwaukeetjThis book is full of history throughout every page. It definitely gives a since of esteem to understand where a people have come from and where they are going today.
