New Releases by Linda Tarrant

From the first African explorers to the first black president, this illustrated history is an excellent resource and "an epic work" ( School Library Journal). Discovering Black America is an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. It begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, and civil rights to the first African American president in the White House. With first-person narratives from diaries and journals, interviews, and archival images, Discovering Black America provides an intimate understanding of this extensive history. "Engaging . . . brings to light many intriguing and tragically underreported stories." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Reproductions of historical documents, photographs, and artwork provide a sense of immediacy to this immersive tapestry, which reaches well beyond the milestones typically outlined in history books." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Absolutely gorgeous in design, with a harmonious marriage of text and colorful archival images, this is the kind of book that invites browsing, and its extensive reach will make this a go-to title for report writers." — School Library Journal "Begins with the first African explorers and seamen arriving in the New World in the fifteenth century, and . . . ends with the presidential election of Barack Obama . . . meticulous footnotes and a bibliography of recommended books...An excellent title for classroom support." — Booklist "Thoroughly researched and documented...an outstanding resource for students. The primary source documents, photographs, and archival maps that complement this compelling account will engage readers." — Library Media Connection (highly recommended) An NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

This historical timeline summary is designed to help organize studies by listing basic historical themes in the order in which they happened. The History Essentials, U.S. and World Timeline lists monumental events and noteworthy individuals in U.S. and world history based on official study guides and encyclopedic references. The History Essentials book presents a plethora of historical milestones and covers the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.Jam-packed with events and people who have changed the course of history, The History Essentials 'fills in the gaps' with facts that may have escaped your studies or memory -- until now. While reading, take time for a few, fun, 'rabbit trail' adventures by researching unfamiliar terms along the way. Look up words in bold or entire periods or cultures, and concentrate on topics that pique your interest. Then, delve deeper, and keep going as your fascination with history expands. In doing so, you will begin to round-out your knowledge of history without losing your place, because you can always return to the timeline and pick up where you left off.History Essentials can help shape, plan, and organize study goals for history contests, including the National History Bee and the National History Bowl. Involvement in the National History Bee on any level is a fantastic achievement, and Hexco Academic is proud to support this contest.*Disclaimer notice: The content of the History Bee or any other contest is not limited to the events in this book. There is no guarantee that this material will appear in the National History Bee or any other competitions. Dates and facts have been verified by at least two reliable sources. We do not claim to have all world events and history listed in this abbreviated timeline book and encourage all to use this book as a starting point for his/her own research.Use this guidebook in conjunction with your contest guide and do more research on your own.

This fascinating work takes readers on a 350-year-long journey, introducing the people, places, activities, and movements that have characterized this justly celebrated black enclave.

Black Star Power by Linda Tarrant-Reid released on May 25, 2000 is available now for purchase.

Like the Family of Man, the appeal of this book is its depiction of the many faces of African American families from the 1920s to today as photographed by by master black photographers and promising contemporary ones. A collection of beautiful and expressive images, these photos show the spirit of the subject, while the text captures it in words.