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Wilma Rudolph: The Greatest Woman Sprinter in History (African-American Biographies)
by Anne SchraffWhen Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that she was the fastest woman in the world. Yet this amazing runner had spent much of her childhood unable to walk because of polio. Throughout her life, Rudolph never let public racism or personal hardships get in the way of her dreams. Harnessing the same determination that made her a great athlete, Rudolph went on to use her celebrity to help others. In this fast-paced, inspiring biography, author Anne Schraff tells the story of a world-class sports legend who considered her work with young people to be her most important legacy. Book jacket.
All About Braille: Reading By Touch (Transportation and Communication Series)
by Laura S. JeffreyFor younger children. From the Book jacket: All About Braille: Reading By Touch will tell you about Braille and finger reading. For those who cannot see or are losing their sight, Braille lets them read and communicate with others. Using special tools such as Braille writers that work like typewriters and Braille displays that hook up to computers, people can write letters and send e-mail. Learn more about the history of Braille and how it has opened the doors of communication.
Henry Ford: The Car Man
by Carin T. FordA simple biography of the man who revolutionized American industry with his assembly-line production of automobiles.
Marcus Garvey: Controversial Champion of Black Pride
by Anne SchraffChronicles the life of Marcus Garvey, a fiery black leader who began a crusade for African Americans to fight against oppression in the early years of the twentieth century.
Mary Church Terrell: Speaking Out for Civil Rights
by Cookie LommelThroughout her long life, Mary Church Terrell never let any obstacle block her path. At age 86, she led a successful battle to integrate the restaurants of Washington, D.C. This was one more link in a lifelong chain of fights and firsts for this outspoken African-American woman. Terrell was one of the first black women in the United States to earn a college degree, the first to be appointed to a school board, the first president of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), and a founder of the NAACP. In a narrative brimming with true stories, author Cookie Lommel introduces readers to the extraordinary activist who helped set a new course for blacks and women in the United States.
Mahalia Jackson: The Voice of Gospel and Civil Rights
by Barbara KramerBiography of African-American singer Mahalia Jackson.
Fannie Lou Hamer: Fighting for the Right to Vote
by Laura Baskes LitwinA biography of the civil rights activist who devoted her life to helping blacks register to vote and gain a national political voice.
Mary McLeod Bethune
by Andrea BroadwaterTraces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights. Includes bibliographical references and index.
George Washington Carver: Scientist and Inventor
by Barbara KramerProfiles the dynamic man who began life as a slave and became an artist, agriculturist, university professor, and public speaker who addressed the House Ways and Means Committee on the issue of import tariffs in 1921.
Abigail Adams: First Lady And Patriot (Historical American Biographies)
by Pat MccarthyABIGAIL ADAMS First Lady and Patriot "Remember the ladies," Abigail Adams wrote. "If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion." This warning was given to Abigail's husband, John Adams, and other politicians who were working to create a new government for the colonies that would soon become the United States. Abigail Adams, a well-educated woman, was determined to make her voice--and the voices of fellow American women--heard as the nation was being formed. In Abigail Adams: First Lady and Patriot, author Pat McCarthy examines the life of the woman who is sometimes referred to as America's first feminist. From her youth in Massachusetts to her active role as advisor to John Adams, Abigail Adams showed future First Ladies how much of an influence a woman could have on the government of the United States.
Harriet Tubman: Moses of the Underground Railroad
by Anne SchraffExamines the life of the person who helped many people escape through the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
Bessie Coleman: First Black Woman Pilot
by Connie PlantzExplores both the personal and professional life of this exemplary woman.
A. Philip Randolph: Union Leader and Civil Rights Crusader
by Catherine ReefBiography of the African-American union leader.
Ten Hispanic American Authors
by Christine M. HillBiographies of Julia Alvarez, Rudolfo Anaya, Sandra Cisneros, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Oscar Hijuelos, Nicholasa Mohr, Richard Rodriguez, Esmeralda Santiago, Gary Soto, and Piri Thomas.
Mahatma Gandhi and India's Independence in World History
by Ann MalaspinaThe In World History series is a unique combination of biography and history. <BR>Each title in the series depicts a significant, fascinating historical event or era in dramatic detail while featuring a person of that event or era.
Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Activist
by Jim HaskinsPresents the life, accomplishments, and goals of the civil rights activist and politician Jesse Jackson, from his childhood in North Carolina through his years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Paul Laurence Dunbar: Portrait of a Poet
by Catherine ReefA biography of the poet who faced racism and devoted himself to depicting the black experience in America.
Kweisi Mfume: Congressman and NAACP Leader
by M. Elizabeth Paterra"As long as the finish line is ahead, you always have the ability to shape your life no matter who are are," says civil rights leader Kweisi Mfume. He speaks from experience. As a youth lured by neighborhood street gangs, he threw himself into a life without promise for the future. Today, for Mfume, the sky's the limit. This inspiring story illuminates Mfume's pathway from street kid to college student, from radio announcer to political activist, from congressman to NAACP president. Mfume never forgets where he came from and he now dedicates his considerable power and influence to making America a better place.
Marian Anderson: Singer and Humanitarian
by Andrea BroadwaterA biography of the famous opera singer who overcame prejudices to become the first African American to sing a featured role with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company and who later served as a delegate to the United Nations.
Betty Shabazz: Sharing the Vision of Malcolm X
by Laura S. JeffreyProfiles the life of Betty Shabazz, the widow of Malcolm X, discussing her life as the wife of the outspoken civil rights leader and her role in the civil rights movement after his death.
Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer and Mathematician
by Laura Baskes LitwinExplore both the personal and professional lives of this exemplary scientist and mathematician.
Whoopi Goldberg: Comedian and Movie Star
by William CaperExamines the life and career of the versatile actress and comedian who overcame a drug addiction and became the first black female Academy Award winner since 1939.
American Tycoons (Collective Biographies)
by Carl R. Green William R. SanfordEach book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume. - This series includes books that are organized around interesting themes, highlight possible career choices, and include women and minorities.
Confederate Generals of the Civil War (Collective Biographies)
by Carl R. Green William R. SanfordAmong the ten generals who led the the armies of the South are the very famous and the little known. Included here are: Robert E. Lee, Nathan Forrest, William Hardee, Ambrose Hill, John Hood, "Stonewall" Jackson, Joseph Johnston, James Longstreet, George Pickett of Pickett's charge, and "Jeb" Stuart. Their childhoods, education, and military training are given along with their roles in the Civil War.
Union Generals of the Civil War (Collective Biographies)
by Carl R. Green William R. SanfordProfiles ten Union generals: Ambrose Burnside, Ulysses S. Grant, Henry Halleck, Winfield Scott Hancock, Joseph Hooker, George McClellan, George Meade, Philip Sheridan, William T. Sherman, and George Henry Thomas.