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This book explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers.

The book includes a foreword by Arike Oke, who is the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London.

A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the story of slavery is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of how and why millions of people were enslaved. It looks at historical examples, such as the Vikings and the Silk Road trade routes. It explores the topic of the Atlantic slave trade and the underground railroad, along with modern examples of the slave trade today in farming, fishing and manufacturing.

Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight to end slavery has evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Dea

Table of Contents

  • 1: What is slavery?
  • 1: Slavery along the Silk Road
  • 1: Spartacus and freedom
  • 1: Raiding and enslaving
  • 1: Millions of slaves
  • 1: Torn apart
  • 1: Fighting back
  • 1: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
  • 1: Hardship after 'freedom'
  • 1: Human trafficking
  • 1: Slavery all around us
  • 1: Slavery at sea
  • 1: We can all help
  • 1: Slavery timeline
  • 1: Glossary and further information
  • 1: Index

Civil Rights Stories Slavery

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    A Paperback / softback by Catherine Chambers, Toby Newsome

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 9 June 2022
      ISBN-13 9781445170459
      978-1445170459
      ISBN-10 1445170450
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers.

      The book includes a foreword by Arike Oke, who is the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London.

      A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the story of slavery is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of how and why millions of people were enslaved. It looks at historical examples, such as the Vikings and the Silk Road trade routes. It explores the topic of the Atlantic slave trade and the underground railroad, along with modern examples of the slave trade today in farming, fishing and manufacturing.

      Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight to end slavery has evolved over time. Sensitive illustrations illuminate the text and help readers to understand some of the harder concepts. Dea

      Table of Contents

      • 1: What is slavery?
      • 1: Slavery along the Silk Road
      • 1: Spartacus and freedom
      • 1: Raiding and enslaving
      • 1: Millions of slaves
      • 1: Torn apart
      • 1: Fighting back
      • 1: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
      • 1: Hardship after 'freedom'
      • 1: Human trafficking
      • 1: Slavery all around us
      • 1: Slavery at sea
      • 1: We can all help
      • 1: Slavery timeline
      • 1: Glossary and further information
      • 1: Index

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