Heroes of Black History

The intriguing lives of the greatest heroes of black history hold lessons, inspiration, and hope for the future of race relations in our world. Each volume of this valuable series contains both biographical and historical information about some of the most important black leaders, reformers, and pioneers. The Buffalo Soldiers, Nelson Mandela, and Sojourner Truth are just a few of the people featured in this essential collection. The impact of their actions and ideas on people of all races around the world is a focal point of each text, while historical photographs and illustrations provide a visual understanding of the era.




• Sidebars offer additional information and contribute to eye-catching layout


• Graphic organizers summarize and stress significant elements of the text


• An effective way to address Common Core informational text skills through history and social studies content