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172 pp.
| Wiley |
June, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-471-24649-2$$22.95
(3)
YABlack Stars series.
Each book contains over two dozen profiles. Teachers includes Benjamin Banneker, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Marva Collins. Musicians profiles a wide range of figures such as Scott Joplin, Mahalia Jackson, Jessye Norman, and Stevie Wonder. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, these cogent profiles emphasize professional achievements over personal lives. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.