Black Power Movement (African-American History)

Rissman, Rebecca

ISBN 10: 1624031447 ISBN 13: 9781624031441

Publisher: Core Library, 2014

Synopsis

Examines the black power movement and the Black Panther Party, discussing their role in the civil rights movement.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-6-There are some admirable qualities to these titles-use of primary source documents, follow-up questions, and "Stop and Think" writing prompts. Unfortunately, negative characteristics mar the set as a whole. The illustrations are disappointing, with several employed more than once throughout the series. When depicting slaves, period drawings are used that do little to convey the actual conditions that were endured. With so many excellent photographs available, the use of these illustrations is puzzling. For the most part, the writing style is clear and straightforward. But African-American Culture lacks nuance and depth and fails to convey the harsh realities of slavery. For instance, in shedding light on the importance of hymns, the author makes the assertion that "the songs brought joy to African American who sang them." Though technically true, this oversimplified explanation glosses over the horrors of slavery and neglects to mention the role of these songs in the Underground Railroad. Not recommended.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Core Library
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1624031447
• ISBN 13: 9781624031441
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48