This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American educator, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist, Charlotta Bass. A timeline, glossary, index, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity are also provided.

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American stock car racing driver, Wendell Scott. A timeline, glossary, index, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity are also provided.

"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete?

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin. A timeline, glossary, index, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity are also provided.

Shirley knew that the world needed change. She began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could improve the lives of people all over the United States! Her work took her all the way to the presidental campaign trail.

Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.