New Releases by James Haskins

Presents the numbers one to ten in French, using each number to introduce concepts about Canada and its culture.

A biography of the child actress who was known as "America''s Sweetheart" and who, as an adult, became active in politics, serving as Ambassador to Ghana and as the first woman Chief of Protocol at the White House.

Here is the first biography of Bill Bojangles Robinson, the most famous tap dancer who ever lived. Written with the cooperation of many of Bill Robinson''s friends and colleagues, it is also a fascinating account of the heyday of American musical entertainment. 16 pages of black-and-white photos.

A candid portrait of legendary blues singer Dinah Washington, who, despite her successes, was never able to erase her poverty mentality or insecurity, and whose life ended in tragedy as a result. 12 black-and-white photographs.

Traces the life and career of the influential singer, describes her difficult childhood, and explains how she got her start in show business.

Uses Arabic numerals from one to ten to introduce concepts about Arab countries and Arab culture.

Presents a history of break dancing, instructions for break dance steps, and profiles of some of today''s famous performers.

A biography of Guy Bluford, the first black American in space, part of the crew of the space shuttle "Challenger" on its August 1983 flight.

Information from the great singer''s family, friends, and fellow musicians round out a personal and professional biography of a man whose influence as a vocalist and a jazz pianist is still felt

Surveys the contributions of black performers and playwrights to drama, comedy and music from pre-Civil War days to the present.

Discusses conditions in Cuba which have led to mass immigration of Cubans to the United States, the expectations which refugees bring to their new country, and the realities of their life in America.

This is the story of Scott Joplin--the man behind Ragtime. From his post-Civil War childhood in Texarkana to his touring days in the honky-tonks of the old South, Joplin was ahead of his time. He sought recognition for ragtime as a black American art form during a time at which America was not yet prepared to honor the syncopated melodies of the bar-room and the brothel.

A biography of the blind musician who has become a superstar in the music world.

Biography of Pele, Brazilian soccer player who has become an international star. Also includes introductory material about the game of soccer.

A biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer who was a child prodigy and went on to win nine Grammy awards.

Examines the facts and misconceptions about alcohol and alcoholism.

SUMMARY: A biography of the first black congresswoman and the first black woman to run for the presidential nomination.

Several million earthquakes occur every year-but why and where do they happen? Young readers will get the inside scoop in this exciting volume. Stunning gatefolds and photographs from on the ground and from satellites in space, as well as dramatic first-person accounts, coverage of the recent Haiti disaster, and the latest scientific information, make Inside Earthquakes a fascinating, ripped-from-the-headlines look at this natural phenomenon.

Examines the origins of American involvement in Vietnam and discusses the opposition to and support of the war.