Pathfinders: The Journeys of 16 Extraordinary Black Souls - Tapa dura

"A well-researched book introducing a varied group of African Americans who excelled in their own, individual ways."--Booklist "Bolden relates the tales of her subjects with a zest that will make for great classroom readalouds."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This attractive book is well laid-out with pictures and text boxes that enhance the clearly written text...During Black History Month, it would be an outstanding resource to expand students' knowledge beyond the typical subjects of study."--School Library Connection "This book is a fascinating, well-written account of the lives of some obscure African-Americans. Organized in a rough chronological order...the book sheds light on their abilities to overcome racism through education and employment."--School Library Connection **STARRED REVIEW** "Detailed descriptions and sidebars offer rich portraits of each person's life and era, and period illustrations and photographs lend further depth to figures who will likely be unfamiliar to many readers."--Publishers Weekly **STARRED REVIEW** "The lives of 16 fascinating and innovative black men and women are given due recognition in this masterly work... Teachers and librarians seeking to further develop their history and biography collections will be thrilled with this fine offering."--School Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW** "A lively volume and an excellent approach to U.S. history."--Kirkus

Bolden offers an insightful look at some of the most fascinating yet relatively unknown African American figures, from the first Africans to arrive on American soil to those who helped the United States land on the moon. Over the centuries untold numbers of black men and women in America have achieved great things against the odds. Pathfinders is a collective biography of sixteen American men and women of African descent who made their mark on American history: people who dared to dream, take risks, and create goals not only for themselves but also for others and the betterment of their society. Each profile includes several images, ranging from paintings and photographs to primary documents. The book ends with an author's note, timeline, bibliography and index.