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  • Jesse Owens

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, Kevin M. Jones Sr. ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, this book places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.The year 2020 marked the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

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    A Seat at the Table

    The Life and Times of Shirley Chisholm

    by F. Erik Brooks, Drs. Glenn L. Starks ...
    Narrated by Kim Staunton ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 25 min

    Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisolm rose from being the child of immigrants to running for the highest office in the land. She was both the first African American woman elected to the US Congress and the first African American woman of a major political party to make a serious run for president of the United States.These achievements were not in spite of her background but rather because of it.She ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Barack Obama

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, MaCherie M. Placide ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    An essential resource for readers analyzing the presidency of Barack Obama, this book provides a comprehensive summary of the life of 44th president of the United States.Barack Obama stated, "Our destiny is not written for us. It is written by us." Was the former president talking about himself and his rise to the American presidency?On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th ... Read more

    $60.79 USD

  • African American Student's Guide to College Success

    by F. Erik Brooks, Glenn L. Starks ...
    This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses.Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, ... Read more

    $37.29 USD

  • Maya Angelou

    A Life in American History

    by F. Erik Brooks, Erin W. Gilliam ...
    Series series Black History Lives
    This accessible biography of Maya Angelou provides readers with an ideal introduction to the life and times of one of America's most beloved and influential Black artists.Maya Angelou: A Life in American History explores the life of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Chronological chapters chart major events in Angelou's life, examining how these events influenced her ... Read more

    $55.09 USD

  • African Americans and the Presidents

    Politics and Policies from Washington to Trump

    by F. Erik Brooks, Glenn L. Starks ...
    The president is arguably the most recognized and powerful individual in the United States. This reference work explores the American presidency in relation to issues of race concerning the African American community.This work provides a contemporary and refreshing examination of the American presidency through the prism of race and race relations in America, revealing a long and complicated ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • If I Were a Fox

    by Shelley Gill ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    From the bestselling children’s author Shelley Gill and illustrator Erik Brooks of If I Were a Whale, this colorful, rhyming board book playfully features foxes found in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.From fennec foxes with their giant ears to the wily, nimble red foxes, get ready to celebrate the many different types of foxes in baby's first introduction to these fascinating creatures ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Boo's Surprise

    by Betsy Byars ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    Series series Boo's Dinosaur
    "A dinosaur! A new dinosaur!" Boo shouted. "This dinosaur left me a big surprise."Boo is excited to receive a giant egg—and to find out what's inside! Her brother, Sammy, is not—but he is still willing to help her after the egg hatches into a lovable baby dinosaur. Is it all Boo's imagination or not? The youngest chapter book reader will want to find out in this wonderfully imaginative sequel to ... Read more

    $8.09 USD

  • Boo's Dinosaur

    by Betsy Byars ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    An early chapter book from Newbery Medal winner Betsy ByarsWhen Boo brings home a dinosaur that only she can see, her brother Sammy, doesn't want to encourage her antics. Boo and her dinosaur are inseparable until Boo says good-bye to the dino quite suddenly.When Sammy sees how sad his sister is, he understands Boo's need for her dinosaur more than he wants to admit. So much so that he almost ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Who Has This Tail?

    by Laura Hulbert ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging around—they're useful! This fun, informative book invites readers to guess the owner of nine tails, and then turn the page to see the animal and its tail in action. ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Who Has These Feet?

    by Laura Hulbert ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    Who knew feet were so interesting--and fun!In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, this simple, informative text will have children looking at feet in a whole new way. ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Did Fleming Rescue Churchill?

    A Research Puzzle

    by James Cross Giblin ...
    Illustrated by Erik Brooks ...
    Jason is stuck with the most boring subject for a research paper— Alexander Fleming, the scientist who invented penicillin. Then he comes across the story about how Fleming rescued Winston Churchill from drowning. But the story circulating on the Internet might not be true.Jason must learn everything he can about Fleming and Churchill in order to solve this puzzle. Readers will learn various ... Read more

    $14.99 USD