McKissack, Pat

Traces the rise of the Incan civilization with emphasis on their culture, social structure, government, economy, and the fatal encounter with the Spanish conquistadors which brought about the end of their society.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this famous abolitionist.

In an effort to win first prize in the junior cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.

A wily fox, notorious for stealing eggs, meets his match when he encounters a bold little girl in the woods who insists upon proof that he is a fox before she will be frightened.

Describes what a kindergarten class learned about Martin Luther King, Jr., on his birthday.

Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.

Discusses the Aztec Indians, their history, religion, language, customs, and final days.

A collection of ghost stories with African-American themes, designed to be told during the Dark Thirty--the half hour before sunset.

In segregated 1950s Nashville, a young African American girl braves a series of indignities and obstacles to get to one of the few integrated places in town: the public library.