AKESI BOOKS

Completely revised and updated to include current events such as Barack Obama's presidency, and drawn from old documents, records, letters, family histories and government files, a fascinating guide offers a look at African Americans who achieved major firsts.
Title: African American Firsts
Author: Potter, Joan
Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
Publication Date: 2009/11/24
Number of Pages: 458
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: bl2009032772

Chronicles the history of African Americans, the triumphs and tragedies from origins on the African continent to today and profiles those who have contributed to the legacy of the black American experience.
Title: African American History and Culture
Author: Wallenfeldt, Jeff (EDT)
Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
Publication Date: 2010/08/15
Number of Pages:
Binding Type: LIBRARY
Library of Congress: bl2010025289

A guide for college-bound African Americans provides tips on the application and admissions process, lists scholarships, and profiles historically black colleges.
Title: African American Student's College Guide
Author: Black, Isaac
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2000/08/07
Number of Pages: 369
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 99088892

Offers a look at the geography of the whole world, with information on climate, geology, plants, animals, and cultures.
Title: A Child's Introduction to the World
Author: Alexander, Heather/ Hamilton, Meredith (ILT)
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Publication Date: 2010/05/26
Number of Pages: 96
Binding Type: HARDCOVER
Library of Congress: 2010012940

Celebrates the lesser-known lives and contributions of early African-American men and women, in a volume that features such complementary activities as recipes for colonial foods and advice for petitioning the government. Original.
Title: America's Black Founders
Author: Sanders, Nancy I.
Publisher: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 2010/01/01
Number of Pages: 150
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 2009025696

Lyra and her parents go to the Caribbean to visit Taunte May, who reminds her that her family tree is full of princesses from Africa and around the world.
Title: An African Princess
Author: Edmonds, Lyra/ Wilson, Anne (ILT)
Publisher: Candlewick Pr
Publication Date: 2004/07/01
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: SCHOOL AND LIBRARY
Library of Congress: 2004045167

Angelina is too sick to dance well during the tryouts for the lead in the "Princess of Mouseland" ballet, but when the leading ballerina sprains her foot, Angelina is ready to prove she is still the best dancer of all. Reprint.
Title: Angelina And the Princess
Author: Holabird, Katharine/ Craig, Helen
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Publication Date: 2006/01/19
Number of Pages:
Binding Type: HARDCOVER
Library of Congress: bl2006004436

Describes the life cycles of different kinds of animals, discussing how kangaroos, horses, chicks, snakes, and frogs are born, grow, and change.
Title: Animals Grow and Change
Author: Kalman, Bobbie
Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
Publication Date: 2007/10/15
Number of Pages: 24
Binding Type: SCHOOL AND LIBRARY
Library of Congress: 2007030176

Describes how bones perform different functions as part of the human body.
Title: Bones
Author: Krensky, Stephen/ Jones, Davy (ILT)
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Publication Date: 1999/07/01
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 98032041

Describes the characteristics and behavior of baby dinosaurs.
Title: Dinosaur Babies
Author: Penner, Lucille Recht/ Barrett, Peter (ILT)
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Publication Date: 1992/06/01
Number of Pages: 32
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: 90036045