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NON-FICTION BY NON-BLACK  AUTHORS

Levine, E. & Nelson, K. (2007). Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story

     from the Underground Railroad. New York City, NY: Scholastic Press.

 

 For ages, 4 - 8 years old, grades: Preschool - 3rd.

Coles, R. & Ford, G. (2010). The Story of Ruby Bridges: Special

     Aniversary Edition. New York City, NY: Scholastic Paperbacks.

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For ages: 4 - 8 years old, grades: Preschool - 3rd.

Barton, C. & Tate, D. (2017). Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking

     Stream of Inventions. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.

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For ages: 7  and up, grades: 2nd and up.

Stem Related Topic.

Adler, D. A. & Byrd, S. ( 1993). A Picture Book of  Frederick Douglass.

     New York, NY: Holiday House.

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For ages 4 - 8 years old, grades: 1st - 3rd.

This book is a biography about Frederick Douglass who was born into slavery, but learned how to read and write and became a positive force to end slavery.

Prince, A. J. & Casilla, R. (2007). Jackie Robinson:  He Led the Way.

     London, England: Penguin Young Readers.

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For ages: 6 - 8 years old, grades: 1st - 3rd.

A biography about the first black man to play baseball in the major

leagues.

Shepherd, J. (2015). Mae Jemison (Rookie Biographies).

     New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

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For ages: 4 - 7 years old, grades: 1st - 2nd.

A biography about the first African American woman to

travel into space.

Adler, D. A. & Casilla, R. (1997). A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall.

     New York, NY: Holiday House.

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For ages: 4 - 8 years old, grades: 1st - 2nd.

A biography about the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

    

Jazynka, K. (2016). National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver.

          (Readers Bios). Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Children's Books.

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For ages: 4 - 6 years old, grades: Preschool - 1st.

A biography about the life and achievements of George

Washington Carver.

Hansen, G. (2017). Michelle Obama: Former First lady and Role Model

     (History Maker Biographies).  Minnesota: Abdo Kids Jumbo.

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For ages: 4 -8 years old, grades: 1st - 2nd.

A biography about the first lady, Michele Obama, who was the first lady from 2008 through 2016.

Kulling, M. & Parkins, D. (2017). To The Rescue! Garrett Morgan Underground.

     Toronto, Ontario: Tundra Books.

 

For ages: 5 - 8 years old, grades: Kindergarten - 3rd.

This book is a biography of Garrett Morgan the inventor of the stop light, gas mask

and other inventions.

Jones, L. & Garnett, R. (2000). Scholastic Reader 4: Great Black Heroes: Five Brilliant

     Scientists. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

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For ages: 4 - 8 years old, grades: Preschool - 3rd.

This book contains five biographies about five great scientists. This reference book is

great for book reports, research papers or just to read.

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Winter, J. & Qualls, S. (2006). Dizzy. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.

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For ages: 4 - 8 years old, grades: Preschool - 3rd.

This biography is about Dizzy Gillespie a musician, who played the

trumpet. He created a musical style called "Bebop".

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Kudlinski, K. V. & Wooden, L. (2003). Sojourner Truth: Voice of Freedom.

     New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks.

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For ages: 8 years old and up, grades: 3rd and up.

This book is a biography about Sojourner Truth starting with her childhood.

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Towle, W. & Clay, W. (1993). The Real McCoy: The Life of an

     African American Inventor (1st ed.). New York, NY:  Scholastic, Inc.

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For ages: 7 years old, grades: 2nd - 3rd.

This book is a biography about Elijah McCoy, an inventor of the oil cup

which was in demand. This caused his name to be coined, "The Real McCoy".

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President, A. C. & Clopton-Dunson, K. (2017). African American Inventors and

     their Inventions A - Z. Colorado Springs, CO: CreateSpace Independent

     Publishing Platform.

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For grades: 3rd and up.

This concept book describes various inventions created by African American inventors using the letters of the alphabet. The illustrations convey each description of an invention in a meaningful way that children can easily

understand.

Sherrow, V. & Johnson, L. (2000). Wilma Rudolph (On My Own

     Biography).  Minneapolis, MN: First Avenue Editions.

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For ages: 7 years old and up, grades: 2nd and up.

This biography is about Wilma Rudolph who was a track star.

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