(3) 4-6 Trailblazer Biographies series. These biographies about two women ahead of their times balance engaging narratives with well-documented quotations and facts. Information is accessible, and the overall structure of the texts is readable and well organized. Photographs effectively supplement the writing. Back matter includes thorough source notes and additional relevant materials. Overall these are very readable introductions to little-recognized figures from American history. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Trailblazer Biographies titles: Belva Lockwood and Maggie L. Walker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(3) 4-6 Trailblazer Biographies series. These biographies about two women ahead of their times balance engaging narratives with well-documented quotations and facts. Information is accessible, and the overall structure of the texts is readable and well organized. Photographs effectively supplement the writing. Back matter includes thorough source notes and additional relevant materials. Overall these are very readable introductions to little-recognized figures from American history. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Trailblazer Biographies titles: Belva Lockwood and Maggie L. Walker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(3) 4-6 Trailblazer Biographies series. Brill offers a balanced account of the life of a little-known African American athlete who excelled in competitive bicycling in the 1890s and early 1900s. The narrative discusses the racism Taylor faced as well as the support he received; sidebars provide additional information. Black-and-white photos enhance the biography. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith