Book of Black Heroes: Great Women in the Struggle (Book of Black Heroes) [Paperback]

Tayomi Igus (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Book of Black Heroes

More than 80 historical and contemporary women of African descent are spotlighted in this volume of the Black Heroes series.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-- More than 80 contemporary and historical black women are profiled in this second volume in the series. Entries range from the well known (Sojourner Truth, Oprah Winfrey, Ella Fitzgerald) to the lesser known (Jane C. Wright, Alice Coachman, Edith Sampson). The half-page sketches provide basic information, and each entry includes a black-and-white photograph and a quotation from the subject or another relevant source. A chronology of important dates in black history and a reading list are also included. The categorical arrangement includes freedom fighters, educators, writers and fine artists, performing artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, lawyers and policymakers, and scientists and healers. A fine purchase for school and public libraries. --Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, IL
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About the Author

Toyomi Igus is the suthor of several books for children, including When I Was Little and The Two Mrs. Gibson.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 107 pages
• Publisher: Just Us Books; 1st edition (November 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940975262
• ISBN-13: 978-0940975262
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, easy to read compilation of black women biographies, January 30, 2010

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Jyotsna Sreenivasan "Gender Equality Bookstore" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Book of Black Heroes: Great Women in the Struggle (Book of Black Heroes) (Paperback)

Black women throughout history are profiled in this easy-to-read compilation featuring famous and not-so-famous women freedom fighters, educators, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, policy makers and scientists. I've included this book in my online Gender Equality Bookstore.