Best Selling Books by Fredrick Mckissack

Carter G. Woodson, born just ten years after the Civil War ended, grew up in the lingering shadow of slavery. Woodson became a scholar dedicated to learning, teaching, and writing about the history of his people. Today, because of the efforts of this one man, Black History Month is celebrated annually and African-American history is a well-respected field of study. The McKissacks bring this pioneering historian into sharp focus for another generation of budding young scholars.

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

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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

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.