They had no pens. They had no paper. It didn't matter - they could neither read nor write. But slaves had plenty to say and share - their stories, their sufferings, their wisdom, their wit. Kids will learn that nothing is more powerful than oral history. Words spoken and tales told completely unfiltered by others can teach young people not only the facts, but the very soul of what happened in the past. Hear the people of the past in their own words through diaries, interviews, quotations, poetry, and songs.

Uses diaries, interviews, quotations, poetry, and songs to show what life was like for people in bondage.

In the Big Book of African American Activities, kids will learn valuable information about African American accomplishments while completing challenging activities! Subjects range from black heroes and inventors to musicians, entrepreneurs, and even Olympic medalists. Kids will be surprised to find out how much they have learned while having tons of fun completing activities like word wheels, matching, cods, mazes, word scrambles, word searches and much, much more!

The Black Trivia: The African American Experience A-to-Z book shares African American experience in a fun format of multiple-choice questions that are sure to produce lots of “I knew that!” or “I didn’t know that!” or “Tell me more!” From the Civil War to the North Pole… the slave era to the age of astronauts… or the Battle of Little Big Horn to Yale University, this engrossing book is chock-full of facts and fun for everyone. There are 100 multiple-choice questions, bonus questions and a Black Trivia Certificate.

Uses puzzles, games, and activities to explore African American history, geography, heritage, and culture.

Looks at the art, craft, and history of quilts made by African-American women and offers instructions for making a keepsake quilt.

Each quilt was essential-often the difference between life and death. Some hung on porch rails to secretly indicate the way to freedom. Others just kept the children warm. Each told a story. Kids will learn how African American women excelled at this now much-admired craft, and will learn to make their own quilt and even stuff into a 3-dimensional shape for a forever keepsake! This 36-page reproducible book involves thinking first and doing second as well as planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, cooperation, and many more skills that are critical for a child's education.

Black entrepreneurs can show kids of all ages how to achieve, not only in spite of obstacles, but very, very often, because of them! Wonderful stories of all types of successes and all kinds of ways to get there. Learn how starting at the bottom is a challenge, but no hindrance to making your way to the top of the business ladder. They may see how they can become business successes in today's world.

Kids will learn how black art is used to share ideas, communicate feelings, and impart wisdom, and how creativity brings joy and inspiration to our lives. And, most importantly, how it isn't limited to famous or the talented-you, to can be an artist! This 35-page reproducible book is a sampling of the talent from the past and present. One of the most wonderful things you'll discover is that some of the sweetest words come from the simplest things said by people who were not necessarily professionals. And professional or amateur, black art, like the color purple, is for sharing. We are all grateful for the contributions made and the joy they have brought to our lives.

Provides educational activities relating to African-American history, culture, and current events.