The acclaimed actor reveals the passion, spirituality, and intellectual fervor that have driven his life and career, citing the elements of his childhood that gave him his sense of worth and ethics.

Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.

"This title introduces readers to Williams, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of her tennis career. The title also features fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.

Examines the basketball career of LeBron James.

"As a young journalist in the South in the 1960s, Marshall Frady walked the hot sidewalks, sat in crowded churches and courtrooms, and interviewed prominent civil rights leaders. Now the critically acclaimed biographer profiles a man whose spiritual and political leadership gained him an indelible place in twentieth-century history. In his masterly and riveting Martin Luther King, Jr., Frady draws on his twenty-five years of award-winning commentary...

The story is riveting and legendary: At a time when segregation ruled American life, a sports experiment changed history. Did Jackie Robinson have enough talent, courage, and tolerance to break the color line in major league baseball? The world watched as Robinson signed his contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Racist taunts and jeers exploded from the stands, but Robinson kept his focus on the game. For the rest of his life, Robinson continued to...

Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience.

Few men in American history are as controversial as Malcolm X. In this provocative biography, Myers, winner of a Newbery Honor and four-time Coretta Scott King Award winner, presents a forthright portrait of a complex man whose life reflected the major events of our times.

A biography of the courageous woman who rose from slave beginnings to become a heroic figure in the Underground Railroad.

Traces the life and career of Tina Turner, from the early days of the Ike and Tina Revue, through the years of spousal abuse, to the success of Grammy Awards and film work.