Items related to The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Synopsis
Comprises short sketches of the lives of African Americans who made significant contributions in the arts, politics, sports, and religion, among other fields
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-This easy-to-use guide updates The Biographical Dictionary of Black Americans (Facts On File, 1992). It covers 230 individuals and ranges chronologically from Colonial times to the present and represents many fields of endeavor. The entry on Sally Hemings discusses the latest DNA evidence linking her offspring to Thomas Jefferson. Contemporary scholars, such as Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Cornel West are also included. The additions of Queen Latifah and Tupac Shakur will especially appeal to young people. The black-and-white photographs and drawings are well chosen. All entries include books for further reading, and an extensive list of recommended resources is appended. Indexes organize the listings by area of activity, year of birth, and subject. A worthwhile purchase.
Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
paper 0-8160-3904-6 About 50 new entries, plus occupational and chronological indexes, enhance this new edition of The Biographical Dictionary of Black Americans (1992, not reviewed). The 230 profiles comprise a representative sample of prominent African-Americans born after 1700, and are detailed enough for brief middle-grade reports. Libraries might consider this compact, utilitarian volume as a replacement for the original, or as an alternative to the four-volume African-American Biography (1994). (bibliography) (Nonfiction. 11-13) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCheckmark Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0816039046
- ISBN 13 9780816039043
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages320
Search results for The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7. Seller Inventory # G0816039046I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7. Seller Inventory # G0816039046I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7. Seller Inventory # G0816039046I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7. Seller Inventory # G0816039046I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.7. Seller Inventory # G0816039046I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Biographical Dictionary of Afr
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077178010
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Biographical Dictionary of African Americans
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_398242273
Quantity: 1 available