Books in Black History series

A slavery narrative written by a a free man from Saratoga Springs, New York, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841. After having been kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana by various masters, Northup was able to write to friends and family in New York, who in turn secured his release with the aid of the state. Northup's account provides extensive details on the slave markets in Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, and describes at length cotton and sugar cultivation and slave treatment on major plantations in Louisiana. This amazing true story brings to life the reality of what it is to fear slave-traders and the life of slavery. The original work was published eight years before the Civil War, soon after Harriet Beecher Stowe's best-selling novel about slavery, Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). This edition is printed on high quality paper in large format with illustrations. Twelve Years a Slave Solomon Northrup Autobiography - slavery narrative Pre Civil War (1853) Subjects: Racism, Race Relations, Civil War, Slavery, Slave Trade, Black History, Discrimination, African-American History Adapted to film (2013) Related books: Uncle Tom's Cabin, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, The Souls of Black Folk, The New Jim Crow

The Black History Colouring Book Volume 2 is an exciting and educational exploration into the outstanding achievements of Black historical figures throughout history.This colouring book invites children of all backgrounds to celebrate these outstanding individuals’ significant contributions to history through some of the hardest challenges.Each historical figure has transformed history through education, politics, science, leadership and a desire for equality and freedom for all.Imagine living the life of these powerful people as you colour in and learn about their journeys to success. Our aim is that all young children will explore, discover, imagine and feel empowered.

Our Lives & Times Features Include: Chronolog entries, more than 2,000 in all, interactively indexed and cross-referenced, relating subjects that range from the first Nobel prizes to the Clinton impeachment, from relativity to Y2K, from Sarah Bernhardt to Barry Bonds. Over 2,500 illustrations - including maps, charts, and graphs - colorfully depict a visual history of our times. Decade-by-decade Infographics show at a glance how we lived, how some of us died, what we believed in, and how the face of the world has changed and evolved. Approximately one million words on 786 pages will enlighten your sense of the historical context of the recent past. Yearly Datalines enumerate the vital statistics and facts for each year.

"From the day she was born in 1928, Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson) lived a life full of trials and triumph, struggle and success, and the magic and the power of words. This book tells the inspiring and powerful story of the girl from rural Arkansas who rose to become one of the most beloved writers in the United States and the world. Through photographs and stories, young readers will learn more about the life and words of this amazing American storyteller"--