(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. Colonial-era slave Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book. In the early 1900s, Walker became extremely wealthy through her own hair-care business initiatives and fought for racial equality. With background information on each historical period, these well-documented, accessible biographies of African American women will be useful for reports. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Inspiring Stories titles: Phillis Wheatley and Madam C. J. Walker.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. He rode in Teddy Roosevelt's second inaugural parade and was one of the most photographed Native Americans of his time. With lots of primary sources, this well-documented, accessible biography, suitable for school reports, includes much information on Geronimo's life as a warrior and as a prisoner of the United States. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. Colonial-era slave Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book. In the early 1900s, Walker became extremely wealthy through her own hair-care business initiatives and fought for racial equality. With background information on each historical period, these well-documented, accessible biographies of African American women will be useful for reports. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Inspiring Stories titles: Phillis Wheatley and Madam C. J. Walker.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt