Books written by Jim Haskins

African American Religious Leaders

The mini-biographies in this inspiring book tell the remarkable stories of the most notable African American religious leaders in America's history including such well-known leaders as Sojourner Truth, Nat Turner, Elijah Muhammad, Adam ...
Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance

Here is what you want to know about the lives of great black men and women during the fabulous Harlem Renaissance: louis "satchmo" armstrong eubie blake thomas andrew dorsey w. e. b. du bois duke ellington james reese europe jessie redmon ...
Black Stars of the Harlem Renaissance

Here is what you want to know about the lives of great black men and women during the fabulous Harlem Renaissance: louis "satchmo" armstrong eubie blake thomas andrew dorsey w. e. b. du bois duke ellington james reese europe jessie redmon ...
Bayard Rustin: Behind the Scenes of the Civil Rights Movement

A biography of Bayard Rustin, a skillful organizer behind the scenes of the American civil rights movement whose ideas stongly influenced Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rosa Parks: My Story

To Rosa Parks Whose creative witness was the great force that led to the modern stride toward freedom Martin L. King , Jr. -Inscription written by Dr. King on the frontispiece of his book Stride Toward Freedom , a copy of which he gave ...
African American Religious Leaders

James Haskins, The Life and Death ofMartin Luther King Jr. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1977, p. 82. ANDREW J. YOUNG 1. James Haskins, Andrew Young: Man with a Mission. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1979, p. 96. 2.
Separate But Not Equal: The Dream and the Struggle

Describes the shocking and moving history of African-American education, from the colonial times to Brown v. the Board of Education to the present. Reprint.
Toni Morrison: The Magic of Words

Traces the life of the first African American author to win the Nobel Prize for literature, discussing how she overcame racial and economic barriers to become a successful writer.
Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson

Originally published in 1988 by William Morrow and Company, Inc, New York.
Get on Board: The Story of the Underground Railroad

Discusses the Underground Railroad, the secret, loosely organized network of people and places that helped many slaves escape north to freedom.
John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement

Presents the life and struggles of the Georgia Congressman and civil rights leader of the 1960s, focusing on his youth and culminating in the voter registration drives that sparked "Bloody Sunday." Reprint.
Black Stars of Colonial and Revolutionary Times

Here is what you want to know about the lives of great black men and women during the Colonial and Revolutionary War era: richard allen crispus attucks benjamin banneker daniel coker paul cuffe austin dabney james durham estevanico ...
Count Your Way through Mexico

" Vibrant full-color illustrations by Helen Byers combine with the text to give children an impression of the ri
The Story of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

"Presents a biography of Congressman John Lewis, whose work for civil rights includes chairing the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrating on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama." --
Count Your Way through Korea

With the Korean numbers one through ten, Jim Haskins introduces young readers to diverse aspects of Korean culture.
Count Your Way through China

This ancient story joins nine other descriptions of Chinese life and culture—from the five tones of the Chinese musical scale to the seven zones of vegetation found in China.
Count Your Way through Israel

In this book, popular author Jim Haskins counts his way through Israel, from one to ten, in the Hebrew language--one of Israel's two official languages.
Count Your Way through Brazil

Readers are introduced to Brazil as they learn to count to ten in Portuguese. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of artist Liz Brenner Dodson.
Against All Opposition: Black Explorers in America

Renowned author Jim Haskins describes the feats of those whose imagination and courage led them to new worlds, against all opposition.
Count Your Way through Italy

Well-known author Jim Haskins takes children on a tour of cultural discovery as he counts his way, from one to ten, through Italy.