The Story of Strong Black Women 5 Book Box Set - (The Story Of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) by Rockridge Press (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the lives of five strong Black women-for kids ages 6 to 9

Celebrate the incredible lives and achievements of five Black female pioneers in these Black history books for kids. Learn how these amazing women broke barriers and became role models. Read their remarkable stories and discover their groundbreaking accomplishments.

• Harriet Tubman--Explore how Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad--a network of secret routes and safe houses--to free herself and many other enslaved people.
• Katherine Johnson--Learn how one of the first Black women at NASA helped send the first American astronauts into space.
• Ruby Bridges--Meet the first Black student in the South to attend an all-white public school where she became a civil rights leader at a young age.
• Misty Copeland--Dive into the life of a determined girl who overcame many obstacles to become the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
• Simone Biles--Discover an athlete whose incredible skills wowed the world when she won more gymnastic medals than anyone in history.

Inspire the young person in your life with these fascinating Black history books for kids.

Explore even more with other The Story Of series box sets, including:

The Story of Strong Black Men Box Set

The Story of Black History Box Set

The Story of the Founding Fathers Box Set

The Story of Women's History Box Set

Review Quotes

"For any young girl of color who second guesses themselves and questions their dreams, The Story of Misty Copeland will inspire them to reach for the stars. Frank Berrios guides us through Ms. Copeland's journey of accomplishing her dreams, despite numerous obstacles and setbacks. Truly inspirational!" --Renee Melendez, educator and author

"What a beautiful biography of Harriet Tubman! Christine is a wonderful storyteller, finding just the right words for this important history. I loved the reflection questions, as well as how visually engaging this book is for young readers." --Jason Biehl, founder of Change The Narrative

"A great biography for young readers, this book is filled with important facts and a timeline to help readers keep track of the ongoing story as it's told. As a teacher, I love the stop and think points and the quiz at the end to review what the reader has learned and to expand on critical thinking points. Very well written and easy for young readers to understand!" --Heather Brown, teacher

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