1875-1955

A collection of interpretive essays on the short stories of Thomas Mann with a brief biographical sketch and introduction.

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.

A simple biography of the African American educator who was instrumental in creating opportunities for African Americans in education and government.

Presents a brief illustrated introduction to the life and career of African-American educator Mary McLeod Bethune.

Presents a brief biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, education and civil rights activist, describing her childhood, and her achievements--including the founding of the Bethune-Cookman College--and her work with Franklin Roosevelt on behalf of African-Americans.

A biography of the African-American woman who struggled to educate herself, then spent the rest of her life working to educate and help others.

A biography of the African American woman who spent her life educating and working to earn basic human rights for her people.

Examines the role of women in education in Italy, Great Britain, and the United States, through the lives of Maria Montessori, Dora Russell, and Mary McLeod Bethune.

An introduction to the life of Mary McLeod Bethune, an African American educator who fought poverty and discrimination, founded a college, and worked with Franklin Delano Roosevelt to improve opportunities for blacks.