Description: How to Build a Museum by Tonya Bolden Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of African Americans in America is opening. And the history of NMAAHC-the last museum to be built on the National Mall-is the history of America.Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking!The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of African Americans in America is opening.And the history of NMAAHC--the last museum to be built on the National Mall--is the history of America.The campaign to set up a museum honoring black citizens is nearly 100 years old; building the museum itelf and assembling its incredibly far-reaching collections is a modern story that involves all kinds of people, from educators and activists, to politicians, architects, curators, construction workers, and ordinary Americans who donated cherished belongings to be included in NMAAHCs thematically-organized exhibits.Award-winning author Tonya Bolden has written a fascinating chronicle of how all of these ideas, ambitions, and actual objects came together in one incredible museum. Includes behind-the-scenes photos of literally "how to build a museum" that holds everything from an entire segregated railroad car to a tiny West African amulet worn to ward off slave traders. Author Biography Acclaimed author Tonya Bolden has written more than 15 books for young people, including Maritcha- A Nineteenth Century Girl; Searching for Sarah Rector, the Richest Black Girl in America; Emancipation Proclamation- Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty; and M. L. K., The Journey of a King, among others. Her work has been recognized with the Coretta Scott King Honor; the James Madison Award; the Carter G. Woodson Award; and NCTE Orbis Pictus Honors, among others. Her titles are also frequently on YALSA, ALA, and CCBC "best" lists. She received the 2016 Nonfiction Award from the Childrens Book Guild of Washington D.C. She lives in New York City. Details ISBN 0451476379 ISBN-13 9780451476371 Title How to Build a Museum Author Tonya Bolden Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 64 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:141701790; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: How to Build a Museum : Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
Number of Pages: 64 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication Year: 2016
Item Height: 0.4 in
Topic: Travel, People & Places / United States / African American, History / United States / General, History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc., Art / General, People & Places / United States / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 19.2 Oz
Item Length: 10.2 in
Author: Tonya Bolden
Item Width: 10.3 in
Book Series: Smithsonian Ser.
Format: Hardcover
