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Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In 1882, Black botanist and mycologist Charles S. Parker sprouted up in the lush, green Pacific Northwest. From the beginning, Charles's passion was plants, and he trudged through forests, climbed mountains, and waded into lakes to find them. When he was drafted to fight in World War I, Charles experienced prejudice against Black soldiers and witnessed the massive ecological devastation that war caused. Those experiences made him even more determined...
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
After publishing the award-winning Notable Black American Women, the Gale Group created an equally comprehensive and relevant source of hard-to-find information on African American men of achievement. Notable Black American Men profiles 500 contemporary and historic figures whose accomplishments will inspire students of every heritage.
Covering the most prominent newsmakers to lesser-known names, this single volume features full biographical entries,...
Author
Publisher
Scribner Poetry
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Poems in the Manner Of is an illuminating journey through centuries of writers who continue to influence new work today, including that of respected poet and series editor of The Best American Poetry David Lehman. "Very few writers can actually shape how you see the world. David Lehman is such a writer," says Robert Olen Butler. Now the Best American Poetry series editor and New School writing professor channels, translates, and imagines a collection...
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