can anyone help with a book on famous black people in history?

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i have a 12 yr old half black boy, i want to get him a book on black history for christmas, everyone from Nelson M to jackie, to martin luther K. can anyone give me some ideas??

ck1 · Accepted Answer

You might be interested in Setting the Record Straight: American History in Black & White by David Barton. It's a fascinating account of little-known black politicians; those who were among the first to be elected to Congress and other political positions.

You may also be interested in some of the following (found on Amazon...I listed them because they look very interesting and appear to be the types of books which I love & hopefully your son will, too):

1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History by Jeffrey C. Stewart

100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History by Chrisanne Beckner

Book of Black Heroes: Scientists, Healers, and Inventors by Wade Hudson

Book of Black Heroes from A to Z: An Introduction to Important Black Achievers for Young Readers by Valerie Wilson Wesley & Wade Hudson 

Black Pioneers of Science and Invention by Louis Haber

1,999 Facts About Blacks, 2nd Edition: A Sourcebook of African-American Achievement by Raymond M. Corbin

There are many others, but hopefully this will help.

? · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

umm i don't think a 12 year old half black boy would really want books about black ppl.but if u want me to asnwer the question i'd do a girl like harriett tubman.idk y but i LOVE herand she has an AMAZING story that may interest ur youngster


         :) hope i helped,soccerluvr

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