Haskins, James

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Black dance in America

a history through its people
1990
Surveys the history of black dance in America, from its beginnings with the ritual dances of African slaves, through tap and modern dance to break dancing. Includes brief biographies of influential dancers and companies.

Count your way through Zimbabwe

2007
Uses the Shona words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Zimbabwe.

The Statue of Liberty, America's proud lady

1986
A history of America's most famous statue, discussing how it was built and why it was given to the United States.

John Lewis in the lead

a story of the Civil Rights Movement
2006
An illustrated biography of Georgia congressman John Lewis, focusing on his activities on behalf of civil rights, specifically his leadership in the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in an effort to secure voting rights for African-Americans.

Delivering justice

W.W. Law and the fight for civil rights
2005
An illustrated account of mailman and civil rights leader Westley Wallace Law's role in the non-violent movement to desegregate Savannah, Georgia, in the 1960s.

Count your way through Canada

1989
Presents the numbers one to ten in French and English, using each number to introduce concepts about Canada and its culture.

Count your way through Africa

1989
Uses the Swahili words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Africa.

Amazing grace

the story behind the song
1992
Relates the story of the British slave trader who rejected his calling, became a minister, and wrote the words to the popular hymn "Amazing Grace.".

Freedom Rides

journey for justice
1995
Discusses the history of segregation in the United States, explaining how the Freedom Rides played a part in the civil rights movement.

The day Fort Sumter was fired on

a photo history of the Civil War
1995
Text and photographs describe the events that led to the Civil War, the way the war was conducted, and its effect on children, women, and African Americans.

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