biography

Ancient civilizations of Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Central America and other regions are the focus of this remarkable contribution to student reference.

Thirteen-year-old Susy Clemens wants the world to know that her papa, Mark Twain, is more than just a humorist and sets out to write a comprehensive biography of the American icon.

Shares the sometimes gruesome details of the deaths of nineteen famous historical figures, including King Tut, Pocahontas, George Washington, Edgar Allan Poe, and Marie Curie.

Contains a collection of critical essays on the lives and achievements of notable twenty-first-century men and women from around the world, including figures from the areas of philosophy, religion, education, art, and science. This volume focus on Larry Page to Mark Zuckerberg.

Contains a collection of critical essays on the lives and achievements of notable twenty-first-century men and women from around the world, including figures from the areas of philosophy, religion, education, art, and science. This volume focus on Bill Gates to Joel Osteen.

Contains a collection of critical essays on the lives and achievements of notable twenty-first-century men and women from around the world, including figures from the areas of philosophy, religion, education, art, and science. This volume focus on Mahmoud Abbas to Francis Fukuyama.

The real lives of the incredibly successful individuals in this book will inspire you. Each entry explores how, through courage and determination, these people overcame tremendous obstacles to achieve their goals - and make the world a better place. The men and women profiled here come from all four corners of the globe and across time. Find true life entries about J.K. Rowling, Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, Serena and Venus Williams, Ludwig van Beethoven, Nelson Mandela, Thomas Alva Edison, Vincent van Gogh, and many others.

Inspiring stories of 100 more heroic women.