Brick by Brick (Paperback)

The compelling true story behind the building of the White House, a powerful part of history rarely taught. From Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper.The home of the United States president was built by many hands, including those of slaves, who undertook this amazing achievement long before there were machines to do those same jobs. Stirring and emotional, Floyd Cooper's stunning illustrations bring to life the faces of those who endured hard, brutal work when the profit of their labor was paid to the master, not the slave. The fact that many were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade speaks to the strength of those individuals. They created this iconic emblem of America, brick by brick.Includes an insightful author's note and a list of selected resources.

General

Imprint:	HarperCollins Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2015
First published:	December 2014
Authors:	Charles R. Smith
Dimensions:	279 x 220 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	32
ISBN-13:	978-0-06-192084-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-06-192084-3
Barcode:	9780061920844

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