This 2-vol. set provides students with 75 full-length biographical sketches on noteworthy Arab Americans including early pioneers and individuals from later generations. Featured are F. Murray Abraham, Oscar-winning actor; Michael DeBakey, world renowned heart surgeon; Norma Kamali, fashion designer; Kathy Najimy, television actress/comedian; and many more.

It also includes sidebars of related information; a "Further Research" section; a "Words to Know" section; a cumulative subject index; and approximately 75 black-and-white photographs.