Trailblazers of the modern world

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Frank Lloyd Wright

Examines the life and career of the American architect, detailing the evolution of his innovative design and the structures which won him fame around the world.

Nelson Mandela

Offers a brief introduction to the life of political activist and Nobel Prize-winning statesman Nelson Mandela.

Neil Armstrong

Presents a brief biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, describing his childhood, his education and training, his achievements, his life after leaving NASA, and his legacy.

Muhammad Ali

A biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.

Margaret Mead

2004
Examines the life and work of the woman who became one of the twentieth-century's most respected and foremost anthropologists through her studies of various peoples and cultures. Includes a timeline and glossary.

Thurgood Marshall

2004
An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court justice.

Oprah Winfrey

2003
Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of television star and business woman Oprah Winfrey.

Yo-Yo Ma

2005
Presents a short biography of celebrated cellist, Yo-Yo Ma from his childhood in Paris, France, his Chinese roots and musical heritage, Harvard education, and entrance into a full-time musical career.

Gloria Steinem

2004
Presents a brief biography of feminist Gloria Steinem, describing her childhood, her struggles, and her achievements, including the founding of "Ms." magazine and the Ms. Foundation.

Colin Powell

2005
Tells the life story of Secretary of State Colin Powell, covering his youth in New York, his service in the military, and his political career.

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