Black History Makers: Campaigners

Celebrate the lives of great black activists while raising awareness of black history. This fascinating book introduces children to vivid biographical portraits of many legendary campaigners, detailing their origins, struggles, achievements and the legacy they have left behind today. Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad conductor who helped thousands of slaves to reach freedom. Mary Seacole, war nurse. Rosa Parks, mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Malcolm X, radical black nationalist. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South African cleric and humanitarian. Oprah Winfrey, celebrity philanthropist. Youngsters can learn all about how they have each made their distinctive mark on history in a book packed with quick-look profiles, quotes, career highlights and dramatic photos.