Famous African Americans

"A simple biography about Paul Robeson for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the man who, after escaping slavery, became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement.

"A simple biography about Madam CJ Walker for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

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.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the jazz trumpeter who was nicknamed Satchmo.

"A simple biography for early readers about Booker T. Washington's life"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of Carter G. Woodson, the man who first pioneered the study of black history.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of Carter G. Woodson, the man who first pioneered the study of black history.

"A simple biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. for early readers"--Provided by publisher.