Remainder mark bottom edge. Publisher is Checkmark Books, 1999. ; Biographical Dictionaries; 0.89 x 11.3 x 8.74 Inches; 320 pages; 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.