Books in Junior Black Americans of Achievement series

A biography of the American athlete who won medals in several track and field events in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympic games

Complemented with photographs from Lee's personal archives, this illustrated and informative biography traces the life and career of the noted African-American film director.

A biography of the Afro-American writer well-known for her novels and collections of folklore

Studies the life and achievements of the Black American dancer and choreographer

Follows the life of the Black politician who rose to great power in the House of Representatives during the post-Depression era and became an influential Black leader

- In Their Own Words boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - Did You Know? boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.

Follows the life and basketball career of the talented player for the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan

Relates the Black photographer, writer, and film director's struggle to overcome his background of poverty

A biography of the Afro-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success

Traces the life of the legendary singer, tells how she became involved in music, and describes the highlights of her career

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.

Traces the life of the athelete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.