{"product_id":"brick-by-brick-9780061920844","title":"Brick by Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe compelling true story behind the building of the White House, a powerful part of history rarely taught. From Coretta Scott King Award winners Charles R. Smith Jr. and Floyd Cooper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe home of the United States president was built by many hands, including those of slaves, who undertook this amazing achievement long before there were machines to do those same jobs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStirring and emotional, Floyd Cooper's stunning illustrations bring to life the faces of those who endured hard, brutal work when the profit of their labor was paid to the master, not the slave. The fact that many were able to purchase their freedom after earning money from learning a trade speaks to the strength of those individuals. They created this iconic emblem of America, brick by brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an insightful author's note and a list of selected resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amistad Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/06\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061920844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.50h x 7.80w x 0.30d","brand":"Charles R. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42520550703285,"sku":"9780061920844","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_bf91034c-dcf0-41e0-936d-681b93228795.jpg?v=1669129464","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/brick-by-brick-9780061920844","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}