african american women

A story of resistance, strength and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel about Rosa Parks invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the civil rights leader and the powerful act that earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.".

A story of resistance, strength and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel about Rosa Parks invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the civil rights leader and the powerful act that earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.".

Explores the lives of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth--two women who lived very similar lives--and imagines what was said between them during their one and only meeting.

"Describes the life and work of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician whose calculations made many early space missions possible"--Provided by publisher.

"This title will introduce readers to the life and works of Jacqueline Woodson, including Brown Girl Dreaming and Miracle's Boys. Complete with great photographs and a timeline! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO."--.

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

"Originals! profiles the lives and accomplishments of hundreds of African American women throughout history in fields including entertainment, business, education, religion, politics, literature and journalism, civil rights, nonprofit organizations, the military, and science and medicine"--Provided by publisher.

"A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter"--.

"The author shares her childhood memories and reveals the first sparks that ignited her writing career in free-verse poems about growing up in the North and South"--Provided by publisher.