Famous African Americans - Set of 9

These biographies of contemporary nineteenth and twentieth century African Americans, written by award-winning authors Patricia and Fredrick McKissack, are simple and authoritative. Great for character education, these titles are colorful and easy-to-read.

Each book:

• Supports the History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula
• Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations
• Contains a glossary, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index

Titles include:

	Booker T. Washington: African-American Leader
	Frederick Douglass: Fighter Against Slavery
	Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Fighter for Justice
	Jesse Owens: Legendary Track Star
	Louis Armstrong: King of Jazz
	Madam C.J. Walker: Inventor and Millionaire
	Martin Luther King Jr: Civil Rights Leader
	Mary McLeod Bethune: Woman of Courage
	Paul Robeson: A Voice of Change