Heroes of Black History

Heroes of Black History presents the stories of four great American heroes every child should know about in one volume: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama--shining a light on the long fight for social justice in the United States as it highlights the accomplishments and personal histories of these four pivotal Americans. Illustrated with a mix of photographs and illustrations, the biographies of these Americans delve deeper than their accomplishments to reveal details on their childhoods, early experiences, schooling, family life, and more. A timeline overview is included of three centuries of African American history. Brief profiles of more than twenty additional heroes of black history, a glossary of key terms, and a detailed index are also included in this comprehensive book.