biography

"In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to 'master the art' of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special event"--Provided by publisher.

This powerful tribute to Civil War nurse Clara Barton and her heroic efforts during the Battle of Antietam reveals how she came to be called "The Angel of the Battlefield," and recounts her journey to become one of our country's greatest humanitarians and the founder of the American Red Cross.

Tells the story of a pioneering 19th-century scientist and women's rights activist who became the first professional female astronomer in the U.S., first female member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and one of the first female college professors.

"Dorothy Lucas yearned to discover all that she was capable of. After the devastating news of Pearl Harbor, her brothers joined the World War II war effort, but Dorothy wanted to do her part, too. So, she enlisted to serve as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP). After hours of flight school and roaring engines, Dorothy and her fellow WASPs risked their lives towing targets in the air for the male fighter pilots in training. Through many mechanical scares and smoke-filled cockpits, Dorothy remained brave and committed to her job--defying gravity and defying the odds"--Amazon.

"Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's . . . animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all while combining science education with fun"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated collection of over three hundred trivia questions from the "Who Was?" series.

Tales of unfortunate events and mishaps featuring significant historical figures.

Rowley Jefferson, the best friend of Greg Kinney--famous from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"--now has his own diary about his life and all the fun, awesome, and friendly stuff he gets up to with his parents, during school, and with his best friend, Greg, whether Greg likes it or not.

"Illustrated book with profiles of the men and women who have revolutionized science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics, with a focus on their accomplishments that were "firsts" in their fields."--.

a biography of Sojourner Truth and examination of her famous speech.