Just the facts biographies

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings.".

This book describes the life of Steven Spielberg, who has directed or produced films such as "Schindler's List," "Jurassic Park," "Saving Private Ryan," and other films.

Presents a brief biography of actor and rapper Tupac Shakur that chronicles his life, career, and achievements.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, discussing his various careers in colonial America, including printing and inventing, and examining his role in the American Revolution.

Presents a short biography of Senator John Glenn from his childhood in Ohio, his service in the Air Corps during World War Two and Korea, participation in the space program, and years in the United States Senate.

Describes the life of this groundbreaking marine biologist and diver, from her childhood in New Jersey and Florida to her deep sea explorations of the 1980s and 1990s.

Presents a brief biography of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, providing information on his early life, his education, his love of computers, and how he started Microsoft.

Presents a brief biography of actor and rapper Will Smith that chronicles his life, career, and achievements.

Chronicles the life of African-American author Maya Angelou, describing her childhood in segregated Arkansas, her struggles to support herself and her son, her experiences in Ghana, her start as a writer, and her rise to fame; and includes a bibliography and annotated further reading list.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain, describing his youthful adventures on the Mississippi River, his beginnings as a writer, his financial ups and downs, his worldwide fame, and his family joys and tragedies; and includes a bibliography and annotated further reading list.