A biography of the Afro-American farmer and self-taught mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor for the new capital city of the United States in 1791, who also calculated a successful almanac notable for its preciseness.

An illustrated overview of the achievements of African-Americans since the 1950s, including Sidney Poitier winning an Academy Award, Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court appointment, Michael Jordan's NBA success, and others.

Michael Jordan shoots. He scores! This basketball superstar dominated the sport for years. From a set of three-peat victories to a key spot on the Dream Team, his position as one of the greatest players of all time is indisputable. But how did the basketball great go from being cut during tryouts for his high school basketball team to earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame? Follow along as Michael grows from athletic kid, to star college player,...

The controversial leader of the Black Muslims tells the story of his life and his part in the civil rights movement.

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans. Written in graphic-novel format.

Presents a brief overview, with full-page photographs, of the life and career of Jay-Z, his success as a rap artist, business man, and other related topics. Includes a timeline.

Details the lives and careers of such leaders as Haile Selassie, Shirley Chisholm, and Kofi Annan in a fact-filled volume covering the most interesting black rulers and leaders.

Tells the life story of singer Marian Anderson, describing her famous 1939 Lincoln Memorial performance and explaining how she helped end segregation in the American arts after being refused the right to perform at Washington's Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin.

Introduces students to the life of basketball superstar Magic Johnson, discussing his career, his efforts to promote HIV and AIDS awareness, and his work rebuilding urban communities.

A career biography of LeBron James, discussing his youth and family in Akron, Ohio, his accomplishments in high school and college, and his record as a professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Includes career statistics.