Fredrick McKissack

Miami Jackson and his strict new fourth grade teacher, Miss Spraggins, get off to such a bad start that Miami is determined to transfer out of her class, even if it means leaving his friends behind.

Bessey and her mother bake cookies for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah, and after cleaning up the kitchen, they distribute the treats to their neighbors.

In 1963, thirteen-year-old Clayton Banks would be happy if life were simply about playing baseball, but the Civil Rights Movement is changing the world around him, including his family, whether he likes it or not.

Surveys the history of African Americans in basketball, from the beginning of the sport to the present, discussing individual teams and players and the integration of the National Basketball Association.

A history of African-American whalers between 1730 and 1880, describing their contributions to the whaling industry and their role in the abolitionist movement.

Messy Bessey shows herself to be a true friend and a good guest when she helps to clean up after a messy birthday sleepover.

When Messy Bessey starts to clean up her desk at school, she inspires the rest of the class to clean up the entire room.

Describes the customs, recipes, poems, and songs used to celebrate Christmas in the big plantation houses and in the slave quarters just before the Civil War.

Examines the civilizations of the Western Sudan which flourished from 700 to 1700 A.D., acquiring such vast wealth that they became centers of trade and culture for a continent.

The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it.

A biography of the actor and singer renowned all over the world for his interpretations of various operatic roles.

Satchel Paige was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball. Take a look at his life and his struggle to be accepted into the major league.

"A simple biography about Madam CJ Walker for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this civil rights activist.

Messy Bessey discovers that with proper care her garden will flourish.

"A simple biography for early readers about Carter G. Woodson's life"--

Summary, Messy Bessey learns a lesson about sharing when she cleans out her closet.

A chronicle of the first black-controlled union, made up of Pullman porters, who after years of unfair labor practices staged a battle against a corporate giant resulting in a "David and Goliath" ending.