African American Military Hero Contributor(s): Haskins (Author) |
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ISBN: 1118529774 ISBN-13: 9781118529775 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 1998 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars |
Dewey: 909 |
Series: Black Stars |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.76 lbs) 194 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Throughout American history, succeeding in the military has demanded unflagging courage, strength of character, and a patriotic spirit. For an African American man or woman, serving in the military has also meant battling oppression and struggling against deep-seated prejudice. Those who persevered were not only warriors, nurses, or leaders--they were heroes and heroines. In this action-packed collection, you will meet thirty brave and determined African American military heroes, from the eighteenth century up to the present. You'll discover little-known facts about their families and careers, as well as the remarkable odds each of them overcame. Ranging from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War, these exciting stories show you how:
This extraordinary collection highlights these and dozens of other absorbing stories of dedicated defenders of America. BLACK STARS Meet the courageous black stars who defended our liberty with uncommon valor--from the early years to modern times:
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