African-American Biography LibraryAge Level: 11–up Grade Level: 6–up Essential for Black History Month, this authoritative series highlights luminaries and favorites of African-American studies. The inviting, four-color design will appeal to young readers. Solid, footnoted research, plus sidebars brimming with extra information, will satisfy students’ and librarians’ need for plenty of facts and historical veracity. New appealing design and color photos attract readers Biographies of contemporary and twentieth century African Americans of interest to young people Features inspirational African Americans, important role models Essential for Black History Month Appealing full-color design to attract readers Supports the History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts curricula6 ½” x 9 ¼” 128–160pp. Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs Contains a chronology, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index Spring 2005Series Lexile: 0 Page 1 of 212 Barack Obama "We Are One People," Revised and Expanded Michael A. Schuman Barack Obama’s meteoric rise from little-known state senator from Illinois to the first African-American president of the United States is one of the most amazing success stories in history. From his childhood in Hawaii all the way to the White House, this title includes revised and updated information through the historic inauguration of the 44th president...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3649-9 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $34.27Discount Price: $25.70 LL Loading… Duke Ellington "I Live With Music" Carin T. Ford As a composer, bandleader, and pianist, Duke Ellington topped all other jazz musicians of his day. Ellington infused the beats and the rhythms of jazz with a more classical sound and intelligence, elevating jazz to an honored status...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2702-2 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Jackie Robinson "All I Ask Is That You Respect Me as a Human Being" Carin T. Ford The story is riveting and legendary: At a time when segregation ruled American life, a sports “experiment” changed history. Did Jackie Robinson have enough talent, courage, and tolerance to break the color line in major league baseball? The world watched as Robinson signed his contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2461-8 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Jesse Owens "I Always Loved Running" Jeff Burlingame In 1936, in front of 110,000 spectators at the Olympic Stadium in Germany, Jesse Owens blew away the competition in the 100-meter final to claim the title of “World’s Fastest Man.” He won the gold medal in front of Germany’s brutal dictator, Adolf Hitler, defying the Nazi leader’s racist ideology...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-4941-3 Binding: eBookList Price: $34.27Discount Price: $25.70 ISBN: 978-0-7660-3497-6 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $34.27Discount Price: $25.70 ee LL Loading… Louis Armstrong "Jazz Is Played From the Heart" Michael A. Schuman "My whole spirit is what I blow on that horn," said Louis Armstrong of his love and commitment to jazz music. Armstrong overcame poverty and adversity to become one of the world's most influential jazz musicians...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2700-8 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Maya Angelou "Diversity Makes for a Rich Tapestry" Donna Brown Agins “I speak to the black experience,” says Maya Angelou, “but I am always talking about the human condition.” From the child raised by her grandmother in a small village in Arkansas to the writer known as a National Treasure, Angelou has lived a remarkable life...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2469-4 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Page 1 of 212 Loading… Loading… Loading... Library Bound Book: List Price: $369.97 Discount Price: $277.45 + Add to wish list eBook: List Price: $34.27 Discount Price: $25.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading…