Ngeri Nnachi
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also create divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers but also faced terrible conditions working on the railroad. They stood up and fought for better conditions by walking off the job. Learn more about the lasting legacy of the railroad, how Chinese workers are now being honored, and more."--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. After having problems with her scalp, she created a successful line of hair products for Black women. Learn more about Madam C.J. Walker!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"With the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is an economic powerhouse. Uncover Nigeria's history, learn how it became a global power in energy and entertainment, and see what's in store for the future of the country"--