"A Neal Porter book." Release date supplied by publisher. Print book published: New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2015. Audiobook originally released by Live Oak Media, 2016. Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book. Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging. Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story. Includes bibliographical references. Read by Dion Graham, William Jackson.
Contents:
Crispus Attucks -- Dred Scott decision -- Robert Smalls -- 14th amendment -- Daniel Hale Williams -- Plessy v. Ferguson -- Matthew Henson -- Harriet Tubman -- Henry Johnson -- Madam C.J. Walker -- Bessie Coleman -- Jesse Owens -- Marian Anderson -- Jackie Robinson -- Brown v. Board of Education -- Rosa Parks -- Althia Gibson, Arthur Ashe -- "Little Rock Nine" -- Wilma Rudolph -- Martin Luther King Jr. -- Malcolm X -- Thurgood Marshall -- Shirley Chisholm -- Hank Aaron -- Guion "Guy" Bluford, May Jemison -- Nelson Mandela -- Oprah Winfrey -- Barak Obama.
Summary:
"A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.