This chapter book biography provides compelling insight into the life of inventor Lewis Latimer and his scientific contributions. A recommended purchase for most school and public libraries.
Many biographies of Parks exist, including an autobiography (Parks and Jim Haskins's I Am Rosa Parks). However, the appealing illustrations and firm language make this a serviceable introduction to Parks and the civil rights movement.
Gr 7 Up—This collection of short stories examines the African American experience from the years just after the Civil War through the Civil Rights era...