{"product_id":"before-the-ships-9781338849974","title":"Before the Ships","description":"By: Maisha Oso | Illustrator:  Candice Bradley   \u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration\n      of the early roots of Black history. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior\n      to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text\n      and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and\n      resilience of modern-day Black people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFor so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins\n      with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of\n      African-American history, it is not the beginning. In fact, there\n      is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves\n      to be told and to be marveled at - which is exactly what Maisha\n      Oso does in Before the Ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWith sparse yet moving text, Maisha takes us back in time to before\n      the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade. We see the grandness\n      of African royalty, the bravery of warriors like the Queen\n      of Kush, and stories being told in song with griots and drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eCandice Bradley's gorgeous and reflective illustrations illuminate\n      the strength of Black history and Black joy, reminding readers\n      about the power within us all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic","offers":[{"title":"US - Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44691421855971,"sku":"DTRSCUK-9781338849974","price":128.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1778\/4925\/files\/223397-jumbo-2251093_c92663ff-d04f-4d34-8118-e64ec1a2a002.jpg?v=1735610103","url":"https:\/\/buybookbook.com\/zh\/products\/before-the-ships-9781338849974","provider":"買書書 BuyBookBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}