Meet extraordinary black heroes throughout history―biographies for
kids ages 8 to 12
You're invited to meet ancient Egyptian rulers, brilliant scientists,
legendary musicians, and civil rights activists―all in the same book!
Black Heroes introduces you to 51 black leaders and role models from
both historical and modern times. This black history book for kids
features inspirational biographies of trailblazers from the United
States, Egypt, Britain, and more.
Discover where in the world they lived, and what their lives and
families were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced,
such as escaping slavery, on the way to making groundbreaking
accomplishments. You'll find out how these inspirational figures left a
legacy of lasting change―and paved the way for future generations.
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids features:
- FASCINATING BIOGRAPHIES: Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers
like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.
- COLORFUL PORTRAITS: Bring the historical heroes to life in your
imagination with the help of full-color illustrations.
- WAYS TO LEARN MORE: Every biography includes an idea for a new way to
explore the person and their work, like a book to read, website to
visit, or video to watch.
Black Heroes goes beyond other black history biographies for kids to
highlight people from around the world and across time. Who will your
new hero be?