6888th Battalion and Military Achievement

Wing, Kelisa

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Cherry Lake Publishing

Just the Series: Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement (

Series and Publisher: Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement (

Annotation: Readers will discover the bravery and achievements of Black soldiers and units--including the storied 6888th battalion of tenacious Black women. This title includes activities created by the author.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #319361

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing

Edition Date: c2022 Release Date: 01/01/22

Pages: 32 p.

ISBN: 1-534-19931-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-534-19931-6

Dewey: 920

LCCN: 2021047048

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
African American soldiers.
World War, 1939-1945. Participation, African Americans.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Fri Sep 16 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Books in the Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series (6 titles) provide quick introductions to varied aspects of Black history and culture. Most of the colorful double-page spreads feature a well-chosen photo illustrating the text on the opposite page. In 6888th Battalion, Wing (who served in the U.S. Army) offers a brief history of Black people in the U.S. military. The book notibly includes the contributions of women as well as men in various periods. Though no sources appear in the back matter and middle-school students may need fuller, more informative accounts for research projects, the slender volumes in this visually appealing series provide useful, brief overviews of their respective subjects.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 2,352

Reading Level: 6.4

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 514400 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 1000L

Black people have fought in every war the United States has been in, even when they weren't able to officially serve. Readers will discover the bravery and achievements of Black soldiers and units--including the storied 6888th battalion of tenacious Black women. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, activities created by Wing, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

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