Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History (Great African Americans Series) [Library Binding]

Patricia McKissack (Author), Fredrick McKissack (Author), Ned O. (Illustrator), Edward Ostendorf (Illustrator)

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Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Great African Americans Series

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the man who first pioneered the study of black history.

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Grade 2-4-- Five biographies that have simplified vocabularies, large print, and plenty of black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Throughout the texts, words printed in boldface type are explained in the ``Words to Know'' sections. The selection of words seems capricious, and the definitions simplistic to the point of inaccuracy (e.g., freedom is defined as ``the power to make choices and decisions with responsibility''). The liberal use of exclamation points and choppy sentences lend an old-fashioned primer quality to the books, as in the Frederick Douglass volume: ``Freedom was always on his mind. He wanted to run! Run! Run! His friends said wait. He needed a plan.'' There is a strong need for black history books for young readers, and even with their flaws, these are a step in the right direction. --Anna DeWind, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894903098
• ISBN-13: 978-0894903090
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,389,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars expose your children to this hero!, August 21, 2001

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This review is from: Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History (Great African Americans Series) (Library Binding)

unfortunately, carter g. woodson does not grace the halls of african-american history like the names harriet tubman, fredric douglass or sojourner truth. but he should! this book is a fresh start to those parents and <b>teachers</b> interested in teaching their children about the legacy of Carter G. Woodson - the world-renowned historian and creator of African American history month. the vocabulary section at the end of the book is helpful and can be used as a classroom teaching tool. my only complaint is the "amateurish" format of this book -- perhaps colour pictures or a more refined font would have been a better choice.