Presents a biography of the life of escaped slave, Harriet Tubman, who helped others to freedom on the Underground Railroad and who worked as a spy for the Union during the American Civil War.
A brief introduction to the life of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded more than two hundred albums and performed at Carnegie Hall twenty-six times.
Tells the life story of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, describing his discoveries and adventures, and includes a time line, glossary, "fast facts, " and a list of further resources.
A short biography for children on the life and journeys of French explorer Sieur de La Salle, and includes information about his expeditions to the Mississippi River, Louisiana, and his last expedition near Matagorda Bay, Texas.
