Black Americans of Achievement - Legacy Edition S.

8 total works

Sojourner Truth

by Peter Krass

Published 1 October 1986

-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies

Colin Powell

by Warren Brown

Published 1 May 1991

- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject - Did you Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans

Jesse Owens

by Tony Gentry

Published 1 December 1990

- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject - Did you Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans

Thurgood Marshall

by Lisa Aldred

Published 15 October 1990

- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African Americans- Straightforward and objective writing- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia- Essential for multicultural studies

Rosa Parks

by Mary Hull

Published 1 January 1994

- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject - Did you Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans

Alex Haley

by David Shirley and Heather Lehr Wagner

Published 1 July 1993

Discusses the life and times of the African American author who gained recognition for his book, Roots.

Malcolm X

by Jack Rummel and Heather Lehr Wagner

Published 1 November 1988

-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans
-- Straightforward and objective writing
-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia
-- Essential for multicultural studies

Black Americans of Achievement

by Jack Rummel, Sharman Apt Russell, Lisa Aldred, Mark Stafford, Tony Gentry, Mary Lawler, Mary Hull, Warren Brown, Peter Krass, and Robert Jakoubek

Published 1 September 2005

Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject Did You Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans