biography

Explores the life of the third president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his involvement in the Revolutionary War, to his years in office.

A biography of the Scottish immigrant who made a fortune in the steel industry and used much of it for philanthropic causes.

Profiles some of the people who have made contributions to the computer industry including Herman Hollerith, Johnny von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly, J. Presper Eckert, Jr., and An Wang.

Provides information about the lives and accomplishments of twelve mathematicians who revolutionized the field with their discoveries and theories.

A biography of one of the first leaders of the women's rights movement, whose work led to the adoption of the nineteenth amendment that ensured women's right to vote.

Profiles the life of the photojournalist who was an original staff photographer for "Life" magazine and a war correspondent during World War II.

Pictorial investigation into the life of Roman ruler Gaius Julius Caesar, providing historical background about his birth, early life, military victories, and assassination, as well as information about the times in which he lived, covering topics such as recipes, the duties of a slave and fashion.

Follows the life of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.

An introduction to the life and most significant works of American author John Steinbeck.

A biography of the Harlem poet whose works gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.