New Releases by Fredrick Mckissack

Despite being a slave, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write. At age 21, he escaped from slavery and created a new life for himself as a free man. Intelligent and charismatic, Douglass became the leading voice against slavery in the 1800s. "There is no way a nation can call itself free and accept slavery," he said. The McKissacks'' lively, easy-to-read text highlights the importance of this internationally known author and orator.

"A simple biography about Paul Robeson for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

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

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

Acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack have collaborated with their son, John, to deliver a novel that is as suspenseful as it is searing. "The Clone Codes" is the first installment of a sci-fi trilogy that blends a futuristic society with events in world history.

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

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.

- 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.

Read about 13-year-old Clayton Banks in August 1963 as he is about to start high school and discovers his own feelings about the Civil Rights Movement. Includes black and white photographs and an author profile.

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

Uses slave narratives, letters, diaries, military orders, and other documents to chronicle the various stages leading to the emancipation of slaves in the United States.

Bessey, la desordenada aprende una lección acerca de compartir cuando limpia su clóset.

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.

Profiles the life of Mary Church Terrell, the civil rights pioneer.

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.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.

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

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.

Highlights the life of this great man, who went from being a slave to a teacher and an American icon.

Presents the life of civil rights worker, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, devoted to working for racial equality for African Americans.

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

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.

MIAMI JACKSON CAN’T wait for school to end. But who ever thought five days could be so long? His teacher is leaving for Ghana, his arch-enemy, Destinee Tate, is on his case, and now Miami’s keeping secrets from his best friend, String. Summer can’t come soon enough!

Collects the true stories of brave African American rebels who fought against slavery, from Cinque, who pleaded his case before the Supreme Court, to Nat Turner, who led one of the greatest revolts in history.

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.

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