Untold Stories of the Buffalo Soldiers
Many children are unaware that there was a time when the United States Army did not welcome all strong, healthy people who were ready to serve their country. But this is how things were in the United States before the Buffalo Soldiers Army unit was formed. During times of war, Black men and women were allowed to serve in battles, however, they were not allowed to join the US Army during times of peace, back then. The United States was a changed nation after the Civil War. Laws were changed, and for the first time, Black people were allowed to join the US Army during peacetime. They served segregated, or separated, from white soldiers. Readers will enjoy the rhyming narratives that give insight
into the trailblazing work of the Buffalo Soldiers.
This activity book is perfect for independent readers from 3rd through 8th grade, and anyone who wants to learn about the Buffalo Soldiers in a fun, lighthearted manner. It is also great for family andgroup reading and activities.
The book features:
- Biographic and informational rhyming narrative describing the lives and work of Buffalo Soldiers
- Introduction to the life and history of the Buffalo Soldiers
- 20 illustrations perfect for relaxing and coloring with
watercolors, colored pencils, or crayons - Crossword puzzle
- Historic photographs
- Stories with cultural relevance and cross-cultural activities
- Web resources for additional reading
- Wordsearch
- Academic enrichment activities
- Glossary
- 44 pages; 8 1/2 x 11
Untold Stories of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement during the 1920s and 1930s. It was centered in Harlem, a neighborhood in New York City. Black community leaders—educators, intellectuals, activists, and artists—were drawn to Harlem to work together, support each other, and use their talent, culture, and African heritage to help bring about change for Black people. Their work encouraged Black people to look to their culture and African heritage for self-esteem and identity during a time when Black culture and African heritage were portrayed negatively. This activity book includes short biographies, illustrations, and activities related to Louis Armstrong, Countee Cullen, Aaron Douglas, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Alain Leroy Locke.
This activity book is perfect for independent readers from second through seventh grades, but is enjoyed by all ages for its easy-to-read biographies and illustrations for coloring/painting. It is also perfect for family, group, and classroom activities and features:
- Introduction to the history of the Harlem Renaissance
- Biographies of some of the important figures of the Harlem Renaissance
- Informational narrative describing the Harlem Renaissance and its role in Black history and US history
- 16 illustrations perfect for relaxing and coloring with watercolors, colored pencils, or crayons
- Crossword puzzle
- Web resources for additional reading
- Wordsearch
- Academic enrichment activities
- Glossary
- Stories with cultural relevance and cross-cultural activities
- 8 1/2 x 11; 33 pages.
Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad, Vol I
Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad, Volume I, is a Black history coloring and activity book, filled with true stories of unsung Black heroes and their supporters. It is perfect for family reading, story time, independent reading and discussions about a period in Black history when positive stories about Black people went largely untold. It’s also perfect for introducing readers to Black history with short yet powerful stories.
Readers will learn of the ingenuity, creativity, and resilience that Black people used to overcome insurmountable obstacles. Readers will also be inspired by the brave steps that Black people took to free themselves and fight to bring slavery to an end.
This book makes learning black history fun as it combines the joy of reading with the relaxing fun of coloring or painting. This book is designed for readers from second through seventh grades, but is enjoyed by younger readers and adults as well.
Untold Stories of the Underground Railroad, Volume I, features:
• Short biographies
• Illustrations perfect for coloring with watercolors, colored pencils, and crayons
• Literature exercises that align with national standards
• Introduction to the Underground Railroad
• Writing exercises
• Glossary
• 8 ½ x 11, softcover.