1936-

Chronicles the life of John McCain, focusing on his political career, military experience, six years as a prisoner of war, and presidential aspirations.

Examines the life and career of the African-American woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure.

Explores how professional basketball was impacted by the racial tensions of the 1960s, using the stories of star players Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to demonstrate how the game, and its players, evolved in response to those tensions.

Surveys the life and career of the African-American woman from Texas who became a lawyer, state legislator, and member of the United States Congress.

A biography of the Texas lawyer and teacher who, among other achievements, served three terms in the House of Representatives, the first African-American woman ever to be elected to that office from the South.

An illustrated biography of former Arizona Senator and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain, discussing his schooling, military service, years as a prisoner of war, political career, and other related topics.

The son of a North Carolina sharecropper recalls the hard times faced by his family and other African Americans in the first half of the twentieth century and the changes that the civil rights movement helped bring about.