african american women

Contains a brief, narrative biography of Harriet Tubman, in simple text with illustrations, from her birth into slavery, through her daring escape to freedom in the north, to her efforts during the Civil War to free other slaves through the establishment of the Underground Railroad.

Profiles biographies of eighty historical and contemporary African and African American women.

Examines the life and achievements of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, discussing her poor childhood in Mississippi, her education, the influences that guided her choices, her phenomenal career, and her charity work.

Presents a biography of Rosa Parks, an African-American woman whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960s.

Profiles twenty-six female African-American scientists and inventors from throughout three hundred years of history.

Traces the history of African American women on the western frontier in their roles as abolitionists, educators, pioneers, and mail-order brides.

The story of the woman whose life of hard work, perseverance, and resourcefulness enabled her to found the first African-American owned bank in this country.

Profiles the life and struggles of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who is known for inspiring the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott when she refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger.

A collection of biographies of eight African American women who dedicated themselves to the struggle for freedom and equality.

Focuses on notable African-American women who have helped shape American destiny, including contributors in the fields of politics, sports, and the arts.