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Talking Drums Reading and Writing with African American Stories, Spirituals, and Multimedia Resources
Wanda Cobb Finnen
Book Code: LU0579
ISBN: 1-59158-057-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-057-7
192 pages
Teacher Ideas Press
Publication: 1/16/2004
List Price: $32.00 (UK Sterling Price: £18.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Subjects: Reviews:
  • Librarians and teachers of language arts or social studies will find a wealth of educational resources in Talking Drums.
    —Christian School Teacher     Fall 2004
Description: Through stories, spirituals, and recommended resource books, Finnen exposes students to the rich history and heritage of Africa and African Americans. Each chapter provides the teacher or librarian with beautifully told folktales that provide the basis for further exploration of the chapter's focus. This rich resource is ideal for language arts and social studies classes, and provides an invaluable source of information for public and school librarians. Topics include: African American Storytellers Ancestral Africa Atlantic Slave Trade The Underground Railroad Emancipation and Reconstruction The Civil Rights Movement Spiritual Heritage Musical Legacy
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