biography

Children's author and illustrator Tomie dePaola shares special memories of fifteen Christmases he has celebrated over the course of his life, beginning in the 1930s when he was three years old.

Presents the story of the legendary aviator, Amelia Earhart, from her childhood until her final flight in 1937.

Verse and illustrations describe the lives of American writer Gertrude Stein and her life partner, Alice B. Toklas.

A biography of the innovative American architect whose ideas influenced the direction of design in the twentieth century.

Traces the life of the American Jewish composer who created a new kind of music that has lasted beyond the fashion of his time.

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.

Brett Hull discusses how he became one of the most elite hockey stars in history, explaining how he outgrew the shadow of his superstar father, how he turned from a reluctant athlete into the star player of the Dallas Stars, and how he survived the pressure and controversy that surround the game of hockey.

A biography of children's book illustrator Wanda Gag, discussing her introduction to art, her struggles to help support her family after the death of her beloved father, and her determination to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.

Examines the life of Albert Einstein, the scientist whose theories of relativity revolutionized thinking about space and time.

Presents a short biography of twentieth-century American composer, George Gershwin and chronicles his childhood, introduction to music, and later success along with his brother, Ira.