Best Selling Books by Fredrick Mckissack

This book provides a basic introduction to the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston.

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

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

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

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

An introduction to the life of the former slave who became well known as an abolitionist and advocate of women''s rights.

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

The story of Jesus birth.

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

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

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

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

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

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.