{"product_id":"the-handy-african-american-history-jessie-carney-smith-9781578594528","title":"The Handy African American History Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrating the impact of African Americans on U.S. society, culture, and history! Traces African American history through four centuries of profound changes and amazing accomplishments.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e Walking readers through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy African American History Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the people, times, and events that influenced and changed African American history. An overview of major biographical figures and history-making events is followed by a deeper look at the development in the arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, music, government, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. Covering a broad range of the African American experience, showcasing interesting insights and facts, this helpful reference answers 700 commonly-asked questions including ...\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003e What is the significance of the Apollo Theater? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What were the effects of the Great Depression on black artists? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Who were some of America's early free black entrepreneurs? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What is the historical role of the barbershop in the African American community? and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What was Black Wall Street? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What does \"40 acres and a mule\" mean? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What was the Black Arts Movement? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Who were the Harlem Hellfighters? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Who was the first black saint? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Who was called the \"Father of Blood Plasma\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What caused African Americans to lose their fidelity to \"the Party of Lincoln\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What was the impact of Negro Leagues Baseball on American culture?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Blending trivia with historical review in an engaging question-and-answer format, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy African American History Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for browsing and is ideal for history buffs, trivia fans, students and teachers and anyone interested in a better and more thorough understanding of the history of black Americans. With many photos and illustrations this fun, fact-filled tome is richly illustrated. Its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessie Carney Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1578594529\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578594528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.29h x 7.10w x 0.91d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2013 pg. 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2014 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessie Carney Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989324202239,"sku":"9781578594528","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_71552671-0a87-438f-9097-1f48bc116f31.jpg?v=1683298864","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-handy-african-american-history-jessie-carney-smith-9781578594528","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}