Best Selling Books by Fredrick McKissack

Astound your readers with a truly inspirational figure, Paul Robeson, who was an acclaimed athlete, actor, singer, and advocate of civil rights for African Americans.

An important figure for children to know about, Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, later expanded to Black History Month, and educated people about the accomplishments and achievements of African Americans. This book is excellent for report-writing and research as well.

Louis Armstrong was the father of the modern jazz trumpet style. He was also famous for his singing and playing of the song, Hello Dolly. Give your readers an unforgettable biography that is bound to become a favorite book.

Erased by Time In 1619 twenty Africans stepped foot on American soil. They came not as slaves, but as indentured servants. They knew if they could hold on and finish out their sentences, they would be free. They came with dreams of the future and a vision of life as good as any other person''s, black or white. Who were these people? How did they get here? What happened to them? Much of the information about them -- even their names -- has been lost. Stories about them are incomplete, and facts are blurred by centuries of neglect. But their stories are worth knowing and keeping and sharing, for they are a part of the American saga. This is their story.

After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy that continues her mission today. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women and was appointed to the National Youth Administration by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This inspiring, readable biography shows the power of determination and a dream.

Two beloved classics about a doctor who can talk to animals are now available in these new digest-sized paperbacks, featuring new Forewords by Patricia and Frederick L. McKissack.

Zora Neale Hurston, an anthropologist and storyteller, was an active writer during the Harlem Renaissance. In recent years her work has received renewed attention recently due to the efforts of the writer Alice Walker. Give your readers a compelling look at this talent.

An educator and social reformer, Mary Church Terrell was the first president of the National Association of Colored Women and was an advocate for the right of women to vote. Introduce your readers to this important civic leader.

"A simple biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Satchel Paige was forty-two years old when he became the first African-American pitcher in the American League. His achievements ultimately won him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers'' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler''s dream of Aryan superiority.

With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami Jackson still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis. Simultaneous.

Jamestown''s American Portraits, an American saga of families and friends, traces the fascinating history of America through many generations and cultures and through the eyes of adolescent girls and boys. Jamestown''s American Portraits is a unique, enriching reading program designed to teach reading skills and strategies while exploring exciting historical novels.

Marian Anderson, with the power of her magnificent voice, triumphed over the racial barriers of her time. In a career that spanned four decades, she lifted herself out of poverty to become a world-famous singer. In this wonderful, easy text, the McKissacks show how the light of Marian Anderson grew bright and transformed her into one of the most beloved people around the world.

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 NBA. By the co-author of Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues.

"A simple biography about George Washington Carver for early readers"--

"A simple biography about Ida B. Wells Barnett for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

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

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.

MIAMI’S CLASS HAS a brand-new teacher, no-nonsense Miss Amerita Spraggins. She’s a real tough lady. She insists on assigned seats. She hands out detentions like coupons. She even refuses to call kids by their nicknames. Miami can’t take a whole year with crazy Miss Spraggins. He has to get out of her class!

Recounts the life of the author and civil rights leader who blazed a trail for racial equality and human rights through his songs, poems, speeches, and other writings.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals found in the tundra"--Provided by publisher.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals found in the taiga"--Provided by publisher.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals, plants, and features of the tropical rain forest"--Provided by publisher.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals and features of the temperate forest"--Provided by publisher.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals and plants found in the grasslands"--Provided by publisher.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals and features of the ocean"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the black playwright who received great recognition for her work at an early age.

Traces the life of the African American educator and leader, focusing on his stewardship of Tuskegee Institute.

"Children can count from one to ten as they read about the different animals, plants, and features of the desert"--Provided by publisher.