Biographical Dictionary of African Americans (Biographical Dictionaries) [Hardcover]

Rachel Kranz (Author), Rachel Kranz and Philip J Koslow (Author), Philip Koslow (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Series: Biographical Dictionaries

Readers of all ages will find engaging biographical information on the lives of more than 235 African Americans who have made significant contributions in American history.

This A-to-Z guide covers important African Americans and their accomplishments in all fields since colonial times, including the arts, entertainment, politics, science, sports, the military, literature, education, the media, religion, and many other areas. Designed to illuminate the importance of each figure's work, this updated edition provides inviting, easy-to-read entries that include each individual's date and place of birth and the highlights of his or her career. Illustrative photographs complement each entry.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-This easy-to-use guide updates The Biographical Dictionary of Black Americans (Facts On File, 1992). It covers 230 individuals and ranges chronologically from Colonial times to the present and represents many fields of endeavor. The entry on Sally Hemings discusses the latest DNA evidence linking her offspring to Thomas Jefferson. Contemporary scholars, such as Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cornel West are also included. The additions of Queen Latifah and Tupac Shakur will especially appeal to young people. The black-and-white photographs and drawings are well chosen. All entries include books for further reading, and an extensive list of recommended resources is appended. Indexes organize the listings by area of activity, year of birth, and subject. A worthwhile purchase.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Middle-and high-school students will find information about more than 230 African Americans in this easy-to-read dictionary, a revised edition of The Biographical Dictionary of Black Americans [RBB Ag 1 92].

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816039038
• ISBN-13: 978-0816039036
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,004,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars THIS ONE IS FOR THE AGES, April 13, 2005

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This review is from: Biographical Dictionary of African Americans (School & Library Binding)

Jonathan Anderson
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Afternoon Reading Lab

The Biographical Dictionary of African-americans is about African americans that became famous celebrities off of their hard work and achieved success. This book talks about great successors like Michael Jackson, Oprhrah Winfrey, O. J. Simpson, Malcolm, Martin Luther King JR. etc...Our great achievers aren't always white, there are also African Americans who kept going till they reached their dreams. The achiever in this book I think has a strong character is Martin Luther King JR. He is 5'11'', brown eyes, brown skin, black hair 160pounds, and has plump cheeks. He is non-violent because when he was doing marches all over the south, white people threw rocks at him and he kept going like nothing was wrong. He is faithful because he started to try to get to get equal rights for black people and didn't'[stop till he got it. The government ruled that blacks could sit wherever they wanted on the bus.I would rate this book 1-5 with 5 being the highest I rate it a 5. I rated this book 5 stars, because this book gives me a clear understanding on great African Americans. Some of my favorite heroes were written about inside of this book to show me the way of a true man. The book basically tells you about all black succeeding celeberties.