Celebrate Black History Month with extraordinary Black heroes throughout history--biographies for kids ages 8 to 12You're invited to meet ancient rulers, brilliant scientists, legendary musicians, and civil rights activists--all in the same book! Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids introduces you to 51 Black leaders and role models from both historical and modern times. This collection of Black history biographies for kids features inspirational stories of trailblazers from the United States, Egypt, Britain, and more.Discover where in the world they lived, and what their lives and families were like growing up. Learn about the obstacles they faced, such as escaping slavery, on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You'll find out how these inspirational figures left a legacy of lasting change--and paved the way for future generations.Fascinating biographies -- Read about famous icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman, as well as lesser-known pioneers like aviator Bessie Coleman and astronomer Benjamin Banneker.Colorful portraits -- Bring these 51 historical heroes to life in your imagination with beautiful illustrations of each one.Ways to learn more -- Every biography includes an option to keep exploring the person and their work--like a book to read, website to visit, or video to watch.Who will your new hero be?