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Great women in the struggle : an introduction for young readers / Toyomi Igus, Veronica Freeman Ellis, Diane Patrick, Valerie Wilson Wesley.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Igus, Toyomi, author.
- Ellis, Veronica Freeman, author.
- Patrick, Diane, 1955- author.
- Wesley, Valerie Wilson, author.
- Series:
- Book of Black heroes ; v. 2.
- Book of Black heroes ; v. 2
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American women--Biography--Juvenile literature.
- African American women.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Juvenile works.
- Physical Description:
- 104 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Place of Publication:
- East Orange, NJ : Just Us Books, Inc., [2018]
- Summary:
- Contains short biographies of 84 historical and contemporary African American women who have contributed a wide range of achievements and accomplishments to the history of women in America.
- Contents:
- Freedom fighters: breaking down barriers
- Educators: building strong foundations
- Writers & fine artists: the power of creativity
- Performing artists: bearing witness through self-expression
- Athletes: the spirit of champions
- Entrepreneurs: taking care of business
- Lawyers & policy makers: forging equal justice
- Scientists & healers: exploring without boundaries
- Chronology.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Originally published in 1991.
- ISBN:
- 9780940975262
- 0940975262
- OCLC:
- 1104536863
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