african american celebrities

"This book examines the life of Oprah Winfrey in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

"Record-breaking . . . tennis star Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. She's one of the . . . figures in sports, and this book offers insight not only into her impact on tennis and popular culture but also into how she has challenged race and gender norms"--Provided by publisher.

Commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the civil rights movement through first-hand reports and photographs depicting the climactic moments from the politicians, activists, and citizens who demanded equality for all.

Highlighting key figures in the African American fight for equality, this book symbolically takes readers through a people's history, from George Washington Carver to Jackie Robinson and from Rosa Parks to Barack Obama.

Illustrations and brief text introduce early readers to the achievements of prominent African-Americans throughout history, and features George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, and others.