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ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS. The Stories of Twelve Black Americansby Haskins, Jim
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Book DescriptionNew York: Scholastic, 1992. . First edition. . Fine in fine dust jacket. . Twelve short histories of people such as Madam C.J. Walker, Dr. Charles Drew, Fannie Lou Hamer, Romaire Bearden and Shirley Chisholm, written for young adults. Book summaryBrief biographies of 12 African Americans who achieved greatness in their fields. Readers will learn about Madame C.J. Walker, the first American woman to become a millionaire, Ronald McNair, the astronaut who died aboard the Space Shuttle "Challenger," and scientist Charles Drew. Illustrated with b&w photographs.Publisher NotesTwelve short biographies tell triumphant stories of African-Americans whose courageous accomplishments in the fields of medicine, sports, the arts, and politics have opened doors for the black community. SynopsesPresents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X. Presents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X. Other Recommended Books
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