Rennert, Richard Scott

Presents brief biographies of eight individuals who helped shape America, including Richard Allen, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Marcus Garvey, and Sojourner Truth.

Examines the lives of eight black Americans who combined determination and hard work to rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Collection of biographies examining the lives of eight African-Americans who distinguished themselves in the world of athletics.

A collection of short biographies of African American leaders of America, including Blanche Bruce, Benjamin Davis, Thurgood Marshall, and Colin Powell.

Short biographical sketches of eight jazz musicians.

Biography of baseball player Henry Aaron from his childhood to his climb to the top of the baseball world.

A collection of biographies of eight African American women who dedicated themselves to the struggle for freedom and equality.

A biography of one of America's greatest track and field athletes, the winner of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games.

Short biographies of eight black American pioneers of discovery, including Benjamin Banneker, George Washington Carver, and Lewis Latimer.

A collection of short biographies of noted African-American female writers, including Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Nikki Giovanni.