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Great Black Heroes Books in Order | Wonderlit

Great Black Heroes

2 books · Ages 6–9 · Chapter Books

Great Black Heroes is a 2-book series for ages 6–9 by Lynda Jones. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Five Brilliant Scientists and Five Bold Freedom Fighters are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Five Brilliant Scientists

Five Brilliant Scientists

Five Bold Freedom Fighters

Five Bold Freedom Fighters1992

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness African American Heritage History Celebrating Heritage Self-Confidence & Identity

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