Black hands, white sails : the story of African-American whalers
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Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 1999.
Status
Main Library - Kids Non-Fiction
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Published
New York : Scholastic Press, 1999.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxiv, 152 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Reading Level
MG
Level 8, 5 Points
Level 8, 5 Points
Lexile measure
1130
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 144-147) and index.
Description
A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.
Awards
Coretta Scott King (author) Honor book, 2000.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McKissack, P., & McKissack, F. (1999). Black hands, white sails: the story of African-American whalers . Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McKissack, Pat, 1944- and Fredrick. McKissack. 1999. Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers. Scholastic Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McKissack, Pat, 1944- and Fredrick. McKissack. Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers Scholastic Press, 1999.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McKissack, Pat, and Fredrick McKissack. Black Hands, White Sails: The Story of African-American Whalers Scholastic Press, 1999.
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