Books in Great African Americans Series series

Depicts the life of Lincoln, surveys his political career, and discusses his accomplishments as president

Explains why the Articles of Confederation were inadequate, briefly traces the development of the constitution, and offers profiles of those who helped write it

Discusses the courageous Sioux Indian chief who led his people at Custer's Last Stand

Explore the life and achievements of world famous inventor and teacher, George Washington Carver.

Introduces the life and times of Crispus Attucks, the first person to be killed in the struggle for American independence, and explains his place in American history.

Take me out to the ball game! Explore the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this civil rights activist.

Introduces the life and times of scientist, inventor, and statesman Benjamin Franklin and explains his place in American history.

Describes the life of one of baseball's greatest pitchers, who was unable to play Major League baseball due to segregation for many years, after which he became the first black pitcher in the American League.

Introduces the life of Anne Hutchinson, the Puritan woman who faced persecution in sixteenth-centuyr Massachusetts because of her efforts to express her religious beliefs freely.

Profiles the history of African Americans in the military, from their roles in foreign and domestic war conflicts to prominent African American military personnel.

Profiles the history of African Americans in the entertainment field, from early musicians and the creation of jazz music to famous African American singers, actors, and entertainment moguls.