D Is for Drinking Gourd - An African American Alphabet (Hardcover)

The tapestry of American history is made up of countless threads marking the contributions of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet showcases many of the remarkable achievements of and contributions from African Americans throughout our history. Evocative watercolor paintings from Caldecott Honor-winning E. B. Lewis perfectly capture the spirit of each letter topic's poem and expository text. D is for Drinking Gourd, and the North Star that led through the night from station to station on the Underground Railroad, escaping on a dangerous flight. From the bravery of the early abolitionists to the cultural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, D is for Drinking Gourd illuminates the amazing and ongoing role the African American community has played in the shaping of our country.

General

Imprint:	Sleeping Bear Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Discover the World
Release date:	September 2007
First published:	September 2007
Authors:	Nancy Sanders
Illustrators:	E.B. Lewis
Dimensions:	261 x 288 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Picture book / Sewn / Paper over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-58536-293-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-58536-293-X
Barcode:	9781585362936

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