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Great African Americans Coloring BookGreat African Americans Coloring Book 
by Taylor Oughton
Accurately rendered, ready-to-color collection of illustrations spotlights 45 remarkable individuals: Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, Marian Anderson, Althea Gibson, Duke Ellington, many more. Captions.

The Story of the AmistadThe Story of the Amistad 
by Emma Gelders Sterne
Gripping tale of the epic 1839 revolt, aboard the schooner Amistad, of Africans bound for slavery in the New World. Young readers will thrill to the book's "you-are-there" flavor.

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African Animals StickersAfrican Animals Stickers
by Winky Adam
Kids will love these eye-catching cut-paper images of a silverback gorilla, zebra, chimpanzee, ostrich, and 16 other creatures — ideal for decorating envelopes, paper and craft projects and any clean, flat surface.


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African Folk TalesAfrican Folk Tales
by Hugh Vernon-Jackson, Yuko Green
Entertaining stories handed down from generation to generation among tribal cultures include "The Magic Crocodile," "The Hare and the Crownbird," "The Boy in the Drum," 15 others. 19 illustrations.


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African Masks and Shields StickersAfrican Masks and Shields Stickers
by Cal Massey
19 full-color stickers accurately depict 15 dance masks of the Ogoni, Yoruba, Banbara, Bajokwe, Baga, Guro, Senufo, Dogon, and other peoples, plus 4 stunning Masai shields. Identifications.


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African Myths and Folk TalesAfrican Myths and Folk Tales
by Carter Godwin Woodson
Compiled by the "Father of Black History," these fables unfold amid a magical realm of tricksters and fairies. Recounted in simple language, they will enchant readers and listeners of all ages. Over 60 illustrations.

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African Plains Coloring BookAfrican Plains Coloring Book
by Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
Forty-one realistic scenes of wildlife in their natural habitats, including a giraffe at a water hole and a cheetah with its young on an abandoned termite mound. Captions.


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African Plains Sticker PictureAfrican Plains Sticker Picture
by Dianne Gaspas-Ettl
Sticker images of lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals bring life to a sunny background scene of grassland complete with waterhole, vegetation, and distant mountains. 39 stickers.


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Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk TalesAjapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales
by Margaret Baumann
Collection of 30 fables recount adventures of Ajapa the Tortoise: how he saved the king and tricked the lion, what happened when he rented his house, how he came to be bald, more.


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The Amistad Coloring BookThe Amistad Coloring Book
by Peter F. Copeland
Twenty-eight meticulously rendered, ready-to-color illustrations, among them the capture of Africans in their homeland, their revolt aboard ship in Havana, and their successful defense by former U.S. President John Quincy Adams.


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Barack Obama Coloring BookBarack Obama Coloring Book
by Gary Zaboly
Follow Barack Obama's extraordinary journey to the White House with 30 handsome illustrations and captions that mark significant events in his life — from his childhood, education, and marriage to his historic victory as the 44th President.

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Famous African-American Actresses Paper DollsFamous African-American Actresses Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
From Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones to Queen Latifah in Chicago, this tribute to 16 film favorites also includes Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Ruby Dee, Cicely Tyson, Beyoncé, and others.

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Famous African-American WomenFamous African-American Women
by Cal Massey
Informative coloring book highlights achievements of 45 notable women, among them Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelou, Hattie McDaniel, Toni Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald, Leontyne Price, and Shirley Chisholm. Captions.


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Famous African-American Women Paper DollsFamous African-American Women Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Sixteen well-researched dolls, each with one additional costume, depict Sojourner Truth, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Althea Gibson, Rosa Parks, Leontyne Price, Maya Angelou, Shirley Chisholm, 8 more. 32 color illustrations.


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Favorite African-American Movie Stars Paper DollsFavorite African-American Movie Stars Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Exciting collection includes 16 costumed dolls — each with an additional outfit — among them Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard) and Denzel Washington (Malcolm X).


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Great African Americans Coloring BookGreat African Americans Coloring Book
by Taylor Oughton
Accurately rendered, ready-to-color collection of illustrations spotlights 45 remarkable individuals: Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, Marian Anderson, Althea Gibson, Duke Ellington, many more. Captions.


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Great African Americans Discovery KitGreat African Americans Discovery Kit
by Dover
Sixteen paper dolls, Great African Americans Coloring Book, Famous African-American Women Coloring Book, The Story of the Underground Railroad Coloring Book, History of the Civil Rights Movement Coloring Book, The Story of the Amistad by Emma Gelders Sterne, Color Your Own poster, crayons.

WARNING:
CAUTION–Staples contain functional sharp points. Not for children under 6 years.

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Great African-American AthletesGreat African-American Athletes
by Taylor Oughton
Forty-five expertly rendered illustrations of Willie Mays, Jim Brown, Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Arthur Ashe, many other remarkable athletes. Fact-filled captions.


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History of the Civil Rights Movement Coloring BookHistory of the Civil Rights Movement Coloring Book
by Steven James Petruccio
Thirty full-page illustrations chronicle the milestones of one of the 20th century's most important social movements. Informative captions accompany dramatic scenes from the movement's history, including milestones of the 1950s and '60s.

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Little African Girl Paper DollLittle African Girl Paper Doll
by Sylvia Walker
One charming little girl paper doll and eight authentic costumes: Xhosa robe, Zulu dance costume, sheath and headdress of a Baule queen, Fulani dancer's costume, plus outfits from Swaziland, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zanzibar.


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Little African-American Girl Paper DollLittle African-American Girl Paper Doll
by Sylvia Walker
A smiling girl with 8 outfits: for fishing, swimming, cheerleading, tennis, Sunday school, and more.


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President Barack Obama Paper Dolls: Commemorative Inaugural EditionPresident Barack Obama Paper Dolls: Commemorative Inaugural Edition
by Tom Tierney
America's First Family appears in the elegant outfits worn during President Obama's historic journey — from the Democratic convention to his acceptance speech, White House tour, and Inauguration. 16 full-color plates include 4 dolls, plus meticulously detailed apparel.

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