Book excerpt: Student editionThe book contains 14 male and female African American inventors, firsts, and political leaders who are not widely seen in U.S. history books, but have made major contributions to not only the U.S., but to the world. Additionally, this book contains biographical sketches of leaders, educational assessments such as vocabulary words, review/discussion questions, puzzles, tests and graphic organizers. The volume set includes a student and a teacher's edition. This book is excellent for a classroom supplemental History Book. The reading level is suitable for 3rd to 7th grades students. “Creating an awareness of the contributions of African Americans.”