From royalty to activists, writers to scientists – the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people gets a vivid telling in this book. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children’s book features more than 30 visual timelines exploring the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also trace the development of Black history, from the experiences of Black people in the US to the story of postcolonial Africa. Did you know the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology behind the lightbulb was actually developed by an African American inventor, not Thomas Edison? Or that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonisation, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Packed with facts and visually vibrant throughout, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies is an unforgettable, accessible hive of information on the people and issues that have shaped Black history. Includes content previously published in Timelines of Everything and Timelines of Everyone.
ISBN 13: 9780241503614
Author: DK
