African American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781598843606)

The proof of any group's importance to history is in the detail, a fact made plain by this informative book's day-by-day documentation of the impact of African Americans on life in the United States.

One of the easiest ways to grasp any aspect of history is to look at it as a continuum. African American History Day by Day: A Reference Guide to Events provides just such an opportunity. Organized in the form of a calendar, this book allows readers to see the dates of famous births, deaths, and events that have affected the lives of African Americans and, by extension, of America as a whole.

Each day features an entry with information about an important event that occurred on that date. Background on the highlighted event is provided, along with a link to at least one primary source document and references to books and websites that can provide more information. While there are other calendars of African American history, this one is set apart by its level of academic detail. It is not only a calendar, but also an easy-to-use reference and learning tool.

Author: Karen Juanita Carrillo
ISBN-10: 1598843605
ISBN-13: 9781598843606
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 08/22/2012
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 01/01/2013 pg. 107
Booklist 02/01/2013 pg. 37
School Library Journal 06/01/2013 pg. 68