First biographies

A brief biography of abolitionist Frederick Douglass that chronicles his childhood as a slave in Maryland, escape to freedom, and continuous work for emancipation.

Tells the life story of groundbreaking scientist Marie Curie in simple text and pictures.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Alexander Graham Bell.

A brief biography of children's author Dr. Seuss in simple text, which includes photos, a time line, a glossary, and a list of further resources.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Presents a brief biography of Clara Barton, the humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross.

A biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921.

Presents a short biography of Matthew Henson, who accompanied Robert Peary to the North Pole in 1909.

Presents a short biography of Mae Jemison who became the first African American woman astronaut.

Presents a brief biography of Jesse Owens, in simple text with illustrations, including information on his early years, and how he won four gold medals in track and field at the Olympic Games.