Text and accompanying photographs profile twenty-seven of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, including Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford, Dizzy Dean, and Cy Young.
Presents a collection of photographs depicting the life of Joe Louis, focusing on his professional boxing career, and examines how he became the first African-American to be recognized as a popular figure by many in the twentieth century.
A biography, told using excerpts from her own writings, of the woman who successfully dealt with her own disabilities while trying to better the lives of other deaf and blind people.
Examines some of the famous photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln, discussing the circumstances under which they were taken and how these images were used.
Presents photographs of the Civil War along with profiles of the major photographers and descriptions of the difficulties they faced while recording the reality of the conflict.
Presents an illustrated photographic biography of Helen Keller, who became both deaf and blind as an infant, and chronicles her life, struggles, and triumphs.
Describes the history of the women's movement and the struggle to win voting rights and equality in jobs, pay, and representation in government, from Susan B. Anthony to Gloria Steinem.
