People who have helped the world

A biography of the social worker who promoted world peace and neighborhood cooperation.

Biography of the English-Jewish lawyer who founded Amnesty International, the organization dedicated to investigating and publicizing civil rights abuses the world over.

An account of Mr. Gorbachev's role in the Soviet Union at the present time, as events unfold which portend a much freer way of life for the Russian people.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of the sixteenth president of the United States.

A biography of the consumer advocate who devotes his life to crusading for citizens' rights, such as safer cars, cleaner food, and truthful advertising.

The biography of the first woman doctor in Italy who developed an innovative method of educating young children that has gained wide acceptance throughout the world.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the First Lady who devoted herself to helping others and working for peace.

Describes the life of the artist, sportsman, and champion for wildlife who became the founder of the World Wide Fund for Nature and made many people aware of the need for conservation.

Discusses the life of one of the most famous figures in entertainment history, who was often called "the funniest man in the world.".

Examines the lifetime achievements of the man who founded the Boy Scout movement in Great Britain and saw it expand all over the world.