Few are aware of the extensive contributions of Blacks to every field of human endeavor, and few children have the experience of a hands-on learning activity that exposes them to prominent Black individuals. This book provides evidence of the many ways in which Blacks have invented, explored, and discovered, and the brief biographical material it contains is intended to arouse the interest of students at any grade or ability level. The book is interdisciplinary and therefore can be used in any classroom setting. Biographies and pen and ink drawings of 52 famous Blacks are featured and include women and men from literature, education, politics, science, and mathematics, civil rights movement, military, the humanities, and sports. A folder game and other activities accompany each biography. (BZ)