Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America
School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 44
Published: 2005
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"Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America" by Kathleen Benson explores the integral role that African Americans played in the development of colonial America. Through compelling narratives and detailed historical accounts, the book highlights the experiences of enslaved and free Africans, exploring their contributions to agriculture, craftsmanship, and community life. It examines the complexities of their lives, including the struggle for freedom, cultural retention, and the establishment of African American identities in a new world. This insightful work sheds light on the resilience and resourcefulness of African Americans, revealing their significant impact on the formation of the nation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years.
There are 44 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Amistad Press .
Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams ; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey ; and Before She Was Harriet . She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston , which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews . She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome. com
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.