Kindergartner Alaina is excited about thanking the audience at the end of the second-grade play, but she is overwhelmed by the performance and has to share her enthusiasm, center stage.

Describes the period of the 20th century when many African Americans left the South to make better lives for themselves in the northern states.

Titles include "I look pretty, " "Fun, " "Riding on the train, " "Harriet Tubman, " and "By myself."

"A biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become a world-famous African American athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist"--Provided by publisher.

Two children discover the importance of determination and find inspiration in the life of Michael Jordan.