African Americans in Sports Contributor(s): Mooney, Carla (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420506757 ISBN-13: 9781420506754 Publisher: Lucent Press
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2012 Click for more in this series: Lucent Library of Black History |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
Dewey: 796.089 |
LCCN: 2011035431 |
Age Level: 12-15 |
Grade Level: 7-10 |
Series: Lucent Library of Black History |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.2" W x 9.1" L (0.80 lbs) 112 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: These books examine a significant event or time period in African American history; every effort is made to place the topic in context, so readers will understand the connection between black history and the broad sweep of America's story.; This new addition to the Lucent Library of Black History explores the history of African American involvement in sports in the United States from the nineteenth century to the present. Blacks' participation in horse racing, track and field, baseball, bas; Each chapter contains sidebars that highlight relevant personalities and events. Numerous photos and illustrations help illuminate and support the text. Complete documentation of all quotes and annotated bibliographies enhance the value of these books as |
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