An easy-to-read biography of the Negro physician who pioneered blood preservation and plasma transfusions in the United States and became the first director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank.

"Relates briefly the life story of a convict who rises through self-education and love of his black brothers to become a leader of the black people of the United States." --

Easy-to-read biography of the black man who became a well-knownphotographer and author.

Biography of an explorer, naturalist, writer, founder of the Sierra Club, and early proponent of wilderness preservation who was influential in establishing our national park system.

Brief biography of the turn-of-the-century black author, educator, lawyer, and diplomat who started the first Negro daily newspaper in the United States.

A biography of Puerto Rico's baseball hero, Roberto Clemente, the Pittsburgh Pirate who lost his life performing a final act ofgenerosity.

A biography of the famous trumpeter from his childhood in New Orleans to the time when he was known as "Ambassador Satch" and "King of Jazz."

Biography of Mary Jane McLeod Bethune who made numerous contributions to education for Afro-Americans.