Books in Great African Americans Series series

An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.

Presents the life and career of baseball pitcher Satchel Paige, the first baseball player from the Negro Leagues to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the man who first pioneered the study of black history.

Profiles the life of the black laundress who founded a cosmetics company and became the first female self-made millionare in the United States.

Presents the life and accomplishments of African American rights activist Mary Church Terrell.

A biography of the former slave who became an orator, writer, and leader in the anti-slavery movement.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life of the Harlem poet whose work gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.

As a child of former slaves, Mary McLeod was determined to learn how to read and teach others the same, opening a school in Florida and later becoming appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt.

Tells of the life of this famed singer and the struggles she had to endure, from childhood poverty to social prejudices, to realize her dream of becoming a world-famous singer with a career that spanned four decades.

Biography of the African-American statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.

Explore the life and achievements of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor and entrepreneur.