New Releases by Fredrick Mckissack

Don''t wait for opportunities to come...get up and make them, said Madam C. J. Walker. She rose from laundry woman to become America''s first black woman millionaire. Born in poverty, Walker set her sights on a better life and made her fortune by developing hair care and beauty products specially formulated for African Americans. As her wealth and influence grew, she also channeled her energies into working for civil rights and social change. This real-life rags-to-riches story is presented here in an engaging narrative by the McKissacks.

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

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.

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

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

"A simple biography for early readers about Marian Anderson''s life"--Provided by publisher.

"A simple biography about Jesse Owens for early readers"--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.

- Includes very basic science facts for early elementary readers. - Simple language patterns help emergent readers master the text. - Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read font, and simple interior design. - Photographs are directly related to the text. - Includes index and a word list. Grades K-4 National Science Standards - Science As Inquiry: I - Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry - Form questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment - Conduct investigations - Physical Science: II - Properties of objects and materials - Objects have many observable properties, including size, weight, shape, color, temperature, and the ability to react with other substances. Those properties can be measured using tools, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.

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.

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

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

Describes the life of one of baseball''s greatest pitchers, who was unable to play Major League baseball due to segregation for many years, after which he became the first black pitcher in the American League.

Using simple text and photographs, this volume briefly examines the life and work of American poet Langston Hughes.

Describes the life of the anti-slavery and women''s rights activist, from her beginnings in slavery to her tireless campaign for the rights and welfare of the freedmen.

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

A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey''s family cleans up and leaves the park as beautiful as when they arrived.

Miami''s enjoyment of summer baseball camp is threatened by the presence of an antagonistic lodgemate and his main enemy, Destinee Tate.

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

Simple text and illustrations of a variety of insects introduce the numbers one through five.

Bessey finally cleans up her messy room.

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

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.

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

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.

Examines the lives and achievements of African-American scientists from colonial days to the present, including Benjamin Banneker, George Washington Carver, and several black astronauts.

Presents stories of remarkable men and women who have produced inventions that made major contributions to a wide range of fields.

A beautifully illustrated book that tells the Christmas story in an unusual way by linking together the visits of the Christmas angels with the stories of six contemporary families. The well-known authors weave together the stories of families from many cultural backgrounds as they retell the ways God''s messengers proclaimed the birth of Jesus and show how his birth affects the lives of people today. Full-color illustrations.

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.

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