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  • Denzel Washington: Academy Award-Winning Actor

    Sara McIntosh Wooten

    Hardcover (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2003)
    A comprehensive biography tells of the life and accomplishments of this famous actor, from his childhood days as the son of a minister through his Academy Award-winning moment, along with his views on Hollywood and his efforts to remove the racial barriers in his profession.

  • Julian Bond, Civil Rights Activist and Chairman of the Naacp

    Denise M. Jordan

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Portrays the life and career of the African American civil rights leader. politician, educator, and chairman of the NAACP.
    W

  • 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.

  • Geronimo

    Ann Weil

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Explore the life of Geronimo in this fascinating biography. Richly supported by photos, art work, and a family tree, readers will come away with an enhanced understanding of an important figure in American history.
    Y

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Awesome African-American Rock and Soul Musicians

    David Aretha

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Author David Aretha explores the lives of nine influential musicians in AWESOME AFRICAN-AMERICAN ROCK AND SOUL MUSICIANS. From Chuck Berry, "the father of rock 'n' roll," to James Brown, "the godfather of soul," these musicians impacted music from their earliest hits, and their influences are still felt today. Each short biography ends with a brief timeline of the person's life and achievements.

  • Rosa Parks

    Ted O'Hare

    Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Learn about this American hero and her protest that led to desegregation. Includes black-and-white photographs, table of contents, dates to remember, glossary, research sources, author profile and index. Chapter Books: 5 chapters.
    K

  • Langston Hughes

    Brigid Gallagher, Oxford Designers and Illustrators

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    This biography examines the life of Langston Hughes. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
    R

  • Amelia Earhart

    Robin Doak

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)
    This biography examines the life of Amelia Earhart. The book includes biographies of other historical people and a family tree.
    S

  • 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.
    Y