New Releases by Fredrick Mckissack

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.

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.

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.

-- Elementary reading-level biographies of inspiring African Americans. -- Will satisfy the need for younger biographies written with simple text. -- Starting in 2001 and ending in 2002, these classic biographies will be revised. The revised editions are indicated with the text New! -- Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and comfortably-sized type.

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

When Farmer McQuick receives a mysterious package, Simon Rooster doesn't feel needed anymore. Now Simon must find a way to show Farmer McQuick that only a rooster can do a rooster's job.

Discusses, in simple text and illustrations, the meaning of life and death and God's promise of eternal life.

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.

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Despite many setbacks, a little girl is determined to learn to ride a bicycle.

The story of Jesus birth.

A counting book from one big bug to ten polka-dotted bugs also introduces readers to simple addition

Insect characters introduce the concept of the alphabet.

King Midas discovers that gold does not make him happy after all especially when he can't eat it or love it.

Presents incidents from the life of Moses, such as his being discovered as a baby by Pharaoh's daughter and his receiving God's laws on Mount Sinai.

Recounts the Biblical stories about Abraham and how he became the "Father of many nations."