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Wilma Rudolph: The Greatest Woman Sprinter in History
Anne E. Schraff
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2004)Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.
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Mansa Musa: Ruler of Ancient Mali
Peggy Pancella
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 28, 2003)This book presents an overview of Mansa Musa's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.
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The Life of Black Elk
Miriam Coleman
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources, and historical photographs. Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused text helps readers understand how Black Elk helped shape the history of the Sioux people in the 19th century and beyond. A timeline and sidebars offer opportunities for additional learning.
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Harriet Tubman: Moses of the Underground Railroad
Anne E. Schraff
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2001)Traces the life of the African American woman who escaped from slavery only to return south to lead other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
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Mark Twain: Legendary Writer and Humorist
Lynda Pflueger
Hardcover (Enslow Pub Inc, Jan. 1, 2000)A biography of the American humorist and writer whose writing greatly reflected the events of his life particularly his boyhood in Hannibal, Missouri
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Lorraine Hansberry: Playwright and Voice of Justice
Catherine Scheader
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1998)A biography of the playwright who was the first black person and the youngest American to receive the New York Drama Critics' award for the best play of the year.
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Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Businesswoman
Della A. Yannuzzi
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Feb. 1, 2000)A biography of the African-American woman who went from being a laundress to a self-made millionaire.
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Ralph Bunche: Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
Anne E. Schraff
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, April 1, 1999)Discusses the personal and professional life of the statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.
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Arthur Ashe: Breaking the Color Barrier in Tennis
David K. Wright
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 1996)A biography of tennis champion Arthur Ashe, covering his personal life and his sports career, as well as his struggles with racism and AIDS.
