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Vision of Beauty Vision of Beauty Kathryn Lasky,Nneka Bennett A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success. OL121871W
A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War Charlotte L. Forten The diary of a sixteen year old free African American who lived in Massachusetts in 1854 records of her schooling, participation in the anti-slavery movement, and concern for an arrested fugitive sla… OL14854427W
Ida B. Wells-Barnett Ida B. Wells-Barnett Patricia McKissack A biography of the black woman journalist who campaigned for the civil rights of women and other minorities and was a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909. OL14860535W
Black stars of colonial and revolutionary times Black stars of colonial and revolutionary times James Haskins,Brenda Wilkinson,Clinton Cox AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE Discover why young people all over the country are reading the Black Stars biographies of African American heroes. Here is what you want to know about the li… OL14865373W
Malcolm X Malcolm X Lucile Davis A biography of the Black Muslim who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world. OL14873132W
Nikki Giovanni, poet of the people Nikki Giovanni, poet of the people Judith Pinkerton Josephson Profiles the life of Nikki Giovanni, from her childhood in Knoxville and Cincinnati to her career as an outspoken, influential, award-winning poet. OL15026897W
Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington Larry Dane Brimner "A juvenile biography of Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to become a great African-American leader and educator"--Provided by publisher. OL15037507W
Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Chamberlain Matt Doeden 106 p. : 21 cm OL15042623W
Michelle Obama Michelle Obama Lucia Raatma "Simple text and photographs describe the life of Michelle Obama"--Provided by publisher. OL15050623W
Barack Obama Barack Obama Stephen Feinstein "An elementary biography of United States senator from Illinois Barack Obama; discusses his childhood, ethnic background, family, and career in politics"--Provided by publisher. OL15053677W
Who was Rosa Parks? Who was Rosa Parks? Stephen Marchesi,Yona Zeldis McDonough In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "… OL15068519W
Judy Johnson Judy Johnson Kathleen Billus Presents the life of the famed Negro League third baseman and discusses segregation in America, the formation of the Negro leagues, and the integration of professional baseball in 1947. OL15143992W
Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Lola M. Schaefer A brief biography of the Alabama black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement. OL15277963W
How they got over How they got over Eloise Greenfield Profiles African American men and women who have had a strong connection with the sea, from slaves whose owners sent them to work on ships to today's fishermen, naval officers, and marine biologists. OL15837073W
Dr. Charles Drew Dr. Charles Drew Anne E. Schraff A biography of the pioneering African American doctor famous for his work with blood plasma. OL15964765W
Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Eloise Greenfield A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960's and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement. OL16063645W
Incredible African-American jazz musicians Incredible African-American jazz musicians Stephen Feinstein "Readers will learn about a variety of African American jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Her… OL16295941W
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver Charles W. Carey A biography of the man who was born a slave in Missouri and who overcame many hardships before going on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture. OL166817W
Martin Luther King, Jr Martin Luther King, Jr Robert E. Jakoubek Examines the life of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who helped American blacks win many battles for equal rights. OL17271270W
Martin Luther King Jr Martin Luther King Jr Dona Rice Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this eng… OL17873746W
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