Haskins, James

Examines the life and accomplishments of the first African-American judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

Uses the Portuguese words for the numbers from one to ten to introduce the land, history, and culture of Brazil.

A biography of Guy Bluford, the first African-American in space and member of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger on its August 1983 flight.

An introduction to the land and people of Italy, accompanied by instructions on how to pronounce the numbers one through ten in Italian.

Presents an illustrated introduction to Africa's ancient empires, and includes discussion of African music and dance, art and religion, trade with Europe, and slavery and colonization.

Traces the history of reggae music, focusing on how the musical style has shaped the culture, religion, dress, and language of the island of Jamaica.

Uses the experiences of two individuals, Ada "Bricktop" Smith and Joe Jones, to present the story of the Great Migration of Southern Blacks to northern cities from the late 1800s to the years after World War I.

Examines the life and works of the filmmaker who has chosen to explore the many dimensions of the African-American experience.

A biography of the Afro-American who dreamed of a career as a violinist before joining the Nation of Islam and rising in its ranks, eventually becoming its leader.

Presents the life of the noted civil rights worker, accompanied by extensive quotations from his speeches and writings.