African American History - General & Miscellaneous, African American - Biography - General, United States - History - General & Miscellaneous, African American General Biography
Famous Firsts of Black Americans
Sybil Hancock, Jerry Haynes
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Overview
This historical overview, geared to elementary and junior high school students, focuses on notable black people who made unusual and important contributions and helped shape the destiny of America. Arranged chronologically, the brief biographies include those who made significant contributions in the fields of science, politics, sports, and the arts—from Estevanico Dorentez, an early Spanish explorer, to Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play major league baseball.Biographies of twenty black men and women who made notable contributions in the fields of science, politics, sports, and the arts from the 1500's to the present.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 1983
Publisher
Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pages
96
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780882892405