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Black Heritage Series

Jigsaw Puzzles and Trivia Games

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Jigsaw puzzles and trivia games celebrating African-American history and culture.

The Black Heritage Trivia Game

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With over 1200 questions, this game is a fun and challenging way to learn about black history and culture. To win, be the first player to get all four tokens into the Inner Circle. Components: 1 Board, 16 Movement Tokens, 4 Dice, 200 Question & Answer Cards and Instruction Booklet. 2 to 4 Players/Teams. Ages 10 to Adult.

Silver Slipper Dance Hall Puzzle

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Jonathan Green was raised in the black "Gullah" culture of the coastal Southeast. His work celebrates the work, daily life, community, and dignity of people of the rural South. By Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Size: 29 x 20 in. 1000 pcs.

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Annie Lee My Cup Runneth Over Jigsaw Puzzle

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Artist: Annie Lee. Manufacturer: Sunsout. Size: 15.5 x 18 in. 550 pcs.

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Blue Monday Jigsaw Puzzle

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Annie Lee is famous for her portrayals of contemporary and historical African-American family life. Blue Monday is one of her best-selling works of art. Manufacturer: Pressman. 550 pcs. Ages 12 and up.

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Buffalo Soldiers Jigsaw Puzzle

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The Buffalo Soldiers, 1869-1943. Shortly after the Civil War, the United States government created four, all-Black military units within the U.S. Army. These units were known as the U.S. Colored Troops or Buffalo Soldiers, who served in the American West and in the Spanish American War. Buffalo Soldiers also served in the Philippines and in North Africa and Europe during World War II. Manufacturer: Pressman. Piece Count: 100. Ages 5 to 8.

Blues Highway Jigsaw Puzzle

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A female singer and piano player are featured in this puzzle featuring artwork by Annie Lee. Manufacturer: Pressman. 550 pcs. Ages 12 and up.

Annie Lee Eb-Body say Amen Jigsaw Puzzle

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Church-goers raise their voices and praise the Lord in song. Artist: Annie Lee. Manufacturer: Sunsout. Size: 15.5 x 18 in. 550 pcs.

Tree of Life Jigsaw Puzzle

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Four generations of African-American women are depicted in this work by artist Keith Mallett. Manufacturer: Sunsout. Size: 20 x 27 in. 1000 pcs.

Madam C.J. Walker Jigsaw Puzzle

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The First Self-made Female Millionaire, 1867-1919. Madame C.J. Walker developed a successful line of hair care products, becoming the first, self-made woman millionaire, of any color, in the United States. Piece Count: 24. Ages 3 to 6.

Elijah McCoy Jigsaw Puzzle 24pc

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Inventor. 1843-1929. Educated as a mechanical engineer in Scotland, Elijah McCoy was denied employment in his chosen field because of the color of his skin. While working at a dead-end job as a locomotive fireman, he found a solution to a problem that plagued the railways. His invention, the "lubricating cup" for steam engines became essential to industries throughout the world. Piece Count: 24. Ages 3 to 6.

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