juvenile literature

A biography of the basketball player from Lansing, Michigan, who has led the Michigan State Spartans and the Los Angeles Lakers to winning seasons.

The biography of Bruce Jenner, the Olympic decathlon champion.

A biography of one of the best-known judges of the 1900's who served as a member of the Supreme Court for nearly 30 years.

A brief biography of the Boston Celtic whose sports versatility almost led him into a football career.

As President of the Continental Congress, Hancock signed his name to the Declaration of Independence in large letters so King George could easily read it. His early years are recorded here.

A biography of the free black man who became a wealthy Philadelphia sailmaker and active abolitionist.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of the young Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia and used her influence to stop the murder of the Jews living in exile in Persia.

Traces the development of an organization of volunteers, dedicated to prevention of crime in the streets and on subways, founded by New Yorker Curtis Sliwa in 1979.

Describes the life and achievements of the first president of the United States.