Tracey Baptiste

When thirteen-year-old African American Coal discovers he can turn invisible, he searches for answers about his past with the help of his friends and his new foster family.

Provides colorfully illustrated profiles of ten notable men and women in African history, from ancient times to the sixteenth century. Highlights kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and artists among others, and features maps and graphics for further learning.

After two out-of-season hurricanes nearly destroy her island home, Corinne discovers that the god Huracan is angry and she, aided by friends and enemies alike, races to calm him.

When Misty moved from Trinidad to Brooklyn, she was not expecting to discover she is a moko jumbie spirit, that she and her cousins all have magic, and she certainly did not expect to discover a plot to capture magical power during the annual West Indian Labor Day parade.

"Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself ... Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends"-- Provided by publisher

A biography on Stephenie Meyer, the author whose dream about a vampire and a girl in love made her the Cinderella of the young adult publishing world.

Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of ancient Egypt that could be considered "gross" today.

Readers may not think of technology as being from the ancient world, but advances in agriculture, weaponry, art, and food preparation have influenced the development of both human history and the physical development of humans themselves, as well as human migration all over the world. Using photographs, this book thoroughly examines the earliest human technologies, including irrigation, metal work, and ancient artillery, to show readers just how technologically...

A biography of Nelson Mandela, that discusses his childhood, education, involvement with the African National Congress, years spent as a political prisoner, and his rise to president of South Africa.

"An encounter between a brown mermaid and pirate launches a humorous tale of friendship that shows how kindness and empathy go beyond words."-- Provided by publisher.