On June 19, 1865, a Union soldier traveled to Texas to tell the enslaved people who lived there that they were freethat slavery was now illegal in every state. The people danced and sang in celebration of their freedom. Today, we pay tribute to this historical day with a special holiday on June 19 called Juneteenth. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on an exciting journey through all the events that led up to the first Juneteenth, the day itself, and the impact it had on the future of the United States. What sets this book apart from other Juneteenth books for kids: A thorough historyKids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Juneteenth, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. A visual timelineHelp new readers grasp important details with a visual timeline that marks the major milestones of Juneteenth history. Today's perspectiveKids can explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand how the history of Juneteenth affects the world they live in today. Teach new readers about an important piece of African American history with this kid-friendly Juneteenth book.
Details e-book The History of Juneteenth
🗸 Author(s): Arlisha Norwood PhD
🗸 Title: The History of Juneteenth: A History Book for New Readers (The History of: A History Series for New Readers)
🗸 Rating : 4.8 from 5 stars (177 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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